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Admiration Quote by William Blake

“Enthusiastic admiration is the first principle of knowledge and the last” quote by William Blake
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““Enthusiastic admiration is the first principle of knowledge and the last””

William Blake

About This Quote

Source Poem: "The Marriage of Heaven and Hell", 1790

Enthusiastic admiration is both the beginning and end of true knowledge.

In simple terms: Passionate wonder starts and ends learning.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate awe to deepen understanding.

Themes

knowledge wonder passion philosophy learning

Mood

wonderful reflective

Type

inspirational philosophical

When to use this quote

  • science
  • art
  • personal growth

Key Concepts

Aesthetics epistemology spirituality

Questions to Reflect On

  • What inspires your curiosity?
  • How do you balance awe with skepticism?
A Different Perspective

Excessive admiration can blind critical analysis.

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