Desire Quote by George MacDonald
“Some thinkers would feel sorely hampered if at liberty to use no forms but such as existed in nature, or to invent nothing save in accordance with the laws of the world of the senses; but it must not therefore be imagined that they desire escape from the region of law.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Phantastes, 1858
Thinkers may resist using only natural forms, yet they do not seek to break natural law.
In simple terms: Thinkers value natural law while exploring creativity.
Key Takeaway
Balance respect for law with imaginative invention.
Themes
creativity
law
philosophy
Mood
reflective
inquisitive
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- artistic design
- scientific theory
- ethical debates
Key Concepts
naturalism
innovation
Questions to Reflect On
- Should constraints inspire or limit creativity?
- How can one honor law while innovating?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on law may stifle originality.
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