Desire Quote by Rabindranath Tagore
“Work, especially good work, becomes easy only when desire has learnt to discipline itself.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Future of Work, 1915
Excellence becomes effortless when passion is self‑controlled and disciplined.
In simple terms: Good work feels easy with disciplined desire.
Cultivate disciplined passion.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- career development
- creative projects
- skill acquisition
- personal growth
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you train desire to self‑discipline?
- What habits support effortless excellence?
Desire alone may not guarantee skill; external factors matter.