--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: He who loves feels love descend into him…" description: "\"“He who loves feels love descend into him and if he has wisdom may perceive it from the Poetic Genius which is the Lord.”\" — William Blake" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/9aa/william-blake-397_god_he-who-loves-feels-love-descend-into-him_1275333.jpg" --- # He who loves feels love descend into him and if he has… ![“He who loves feels love descend into him and if he has wisdom may perceive it from the Poetic Genius which is the Lord.” quote by William Blake](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/9aa/william-blake-397_god_he-who-loves-feels-love-descend-into-him_1275333.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/9aa/william-blake-397_god_he-who-loves-feels-love-descend-into-him_1275333.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/9aa/william-blake-397_god_he-who-loves-feels-love-descend-into-him_1275333.jpg) > ““He who loves feels love descend into him and if he has wisdom may perceive it from the Poetic Genius which is the Lord.”” [William Blake](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/william-blake/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Love descends into the lover; wisdom perceives it as divine inspiration. **In simple terms:** Love brings divine insight. Key Takeaway Cultivate love and wisdom together. Themes love wisdom divine inspiration Mood inspirational thoughtful Type literary philosophical When to use this quote - artistic creation - personal growth - meditation Key Concepts poetry philosophy spirituality Questions to Reflect On - How does love inspire creativity? - What role does wisdom play in love? 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