Born Quote by William Blake
“Innate ideas are in every man, born with him; they are truly himself. The man who says that we have no innate ideas must be a fool and knave, having no conscience or innate science.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: "The Marriage of Heaven and Hell", 1790
Humans possess innate ideas; denying them shows lack of conscience or understanding.
In simple terms: We are born with ideas; rejecting them is foolish.
Key Takeaway
Value and develop innate insights.
Themes
philosophy
human nature
knowledge
Mood
contemplative
philosophical
Type
theoretical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- education
- self‑reflection
- creative work
- ethical debates
Key Concepts
innate ideas
conscience
epistemology
Questions to Reflect On
- Are innate ideas universal?
- How do we differentiate innate from learned?
A Different Perspective
Some argue ideas are shaped by experience, not innate.
