Eye Quote by William Blake
“The countless gold of a merry heart, The rubies and pearls of a loving eye, The indolent never can bring to the mart, Nor the secret hoard up in his treasury.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Songs of Innocence and Experience, William Blake, 1794
A joyful heart holds priceless treasures, unlike a lazy one that hoards emptiness.
In simple terms: A happy heart is rich; a lazy heart is empty.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate joy, avoid idle hoarding.
Themes
joy
generosity
spiritual wealth
Mood
reflective
philosophical
Type
poetic
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- spiritual practice
- creative work
Key Concepts
inner richness
contentment
emptiness
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you nurture a merry heart?
- What does 'hoarding' mean in your life?
A Different Perspective
Joy can be fleeting without effort.
