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Bosoms Quote by William Blake

“I rest not from my great task! | To open the Eternal Worlds, | to open the immortal Eyes of Man | Inwards into the Worlds of Thought; | Into eternity, ever expanding | In the Bosom of God, | The Human Imagination” quote by William Blake
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“I rest not from my great task! | To open the Eternal Worlds, | to open the immortal Eyes of Man | Inwards into the Worlds of Thought; | Into eternity, ever expanding | In the Bosom of God, | The Human Imagination”

William Blake

About This Quote

Source Poem: “The Marriage of Heaven and Hell”, 1790

He declares a relentless drive to expand human imagination, linking it to divine eternity and the mind’s inner vision.

In simple terms: Pursue infinite mental and spiritual growth.

Key Takeaway

Seek boundless imagination.

Themes

spirituality creativity philosophy

Mood

inspirational reflective

Type

poetic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • artistic creation
  • meditation
  • scientific inquiry
  • personal development

Key Concepts

divine inspiration human potential

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can imagination shape reality?
  • What limits should be set on endless expansion?
A Different Perspective

Risk of neglecting practical realities.

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