Desire Quote by Sir Thomas Wyatt
“Since in a net I seek to hold the wind.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: "The Wind", 1550
Uses a net as a metaphor for futile attempts to capture something intangible like the wind.
In simple terms: Trying to hold the wind is futile.
Accept limits of control.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- creative writing
- environmental policy
- personal goals
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What are your “wind” pursuits?
- How do you balance effort with acceptance?
Some may argue effort can shape outcomes.