Deeds Quote by Percy Bysshe Shelley
“It is our will That thus enchains us to permitted ill. We might be otherwise, we might be all We dream of happy, high, majestical. Where is the love, beauty and truth we seek, But in our mind? and if we were not weak, Should we be less in deed than in desire?”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Prometheus Unbound, Percy Bysshe Shelley, 1820
Human desire for love, beauty, and truth is chained by weak will; true freedom requires strong will and action.
In simple terms: Weak will binds us; strong will frees us.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate decisive will.
Themes
philosophy
spirituality
desire
Mood
hopeful
introspective
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- creative writing
- ethical decisions
- personal growth
Key Concepts
idealism
self‑mastery
Questions to Reflect On
- What chains your aspirations?
- How can you strengthen your will?
A Different Perspective
Idealism may clash with reality.
