But though this be so, yet since things present and our…
““But though this be so, yet since things present and our fleshly appetite are such near neighbours one to another; and again, because things to come, and carnal sense, are such strangers one to another; therefore it is, that the first of these so suddenly fall into amity, and that distance is so continued between the second.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Human desires and future hopes are close yet distant, causing tension between present cravings and future goals.
In simple terms: Present cravings clash with future hopes.
Key Takeaway
Balance immediate wants with long‑term vision.
Themes
spiritual conflict
human nature
temporal tension
Mood
reflective
spiritual
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal goal setting
- spiritual practice
- career planning
Key Concepts
desire
future orientation
duality
Questions to Reflect On
- What present desire hinders your future?
- How can you harmonize immediate and future needs?
A Different Perspective
Neglecting present needs can harm wellbeing.