Desire Quote by Robert C. Martin
““This is the monstrosity in love, lady, that the will is infinite, and the execution confined; that the desire is boundless, and the act a slave to limit. —William Shakespeare””
About This Quote
Source Play: The Tempest, Act I, Scene 2, 1611
Love’s infinite will clashes with limited execution, making desire boundless yet constrained.
In simple terms: Love is limitless but actions are limited.
Key Takeaway
Balance desire with realistic action.
Themes
love
will
constraint
desire
Mood
dramatic
poetic
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- relationship counseling
- creative projects
- goal setting
Key Concepts
dramatic irony
human limitation
passion
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you reconcile endless desire with finite resources?
- When does restraint enhance love?
A Different Perspective
Idealism can be impractical.
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