Borders Quote by William Hazlitt
“Whatever is placed beyond the reach of sense and knowledge, whatever is imperfectly discerned, the fancy pieces out at its leisure; and all but the present moment, but the present spot, passion claims for its own, and brooding over it with wings outspread, stamps it with an image of itself. Passion is lord of infinite space, and distant objects please because they border on its confines and are moulded by its touch.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: “On the Nature of Passion,” early 19th‑century literary criticism
Passion dominates perception, shaping how we view the present and distant objects, turning them into personal images.
In simple terms: Passion colors our view of the present and beyond.
Key Takeaway
Acknowledge passion’s influence on perception.
Themes
psychology
philosophy
artistic perception
Mood
introspective
analytical
creative
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- creative writing
- visual arts
- personal reflection
- mindfulness practice
Key Concepts
subjectivity
imagination
temporal focus
Questions to Reflect On
- How does passion affect your judgment?
- Can you separate passion from objective analysis?
A Different Perspective
Passion can distort reality, leading to bias.
