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Compassion Quote by William S. Wilson

“Today, and let us celebrate this fact, We can eat the light of our beloved, warmed by compassion or cooled by intellectual feeling. And if we are surprised, and some of us disappointed, that the light is now only green - well, such was the vital probability awaiting us. We have, after all, an…” quote by William S. Wilson
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““Today, and let us celebrate this fact, We can eat the light of our beloved, warmed by compassion or cooled by intellectual feeling. And if we are surprised, and some of us disappointed, that the light is now only green - well, such was the vital probability awaiting us. We have, after all, an increase in the energy available for further evolution; we can use the energy of our position relative to the probabilities in the future to reach the future we desire. The full use of this energy is just beginning to be explored, and we have the opportunity open to few generations to create our best opportunities. We must not slacken in our desire now if we desire a future. The pressure of probabilities on the present increases the momentum of evolution, and as the voluble helix turns, and turns us away from our improbable satiation, we can see that the shadow cast on the present from the future is not black but rainbowed, brilliant with lemon yellow, plum-purple, and cherry-red. I have no patience with those who say that their desire for light is satisfied. Or that they are bored. I have myself a still unsatisfied appetite for green: eucalyptus, celadon, tourmaline, and apple. ("Desire")””

William S. Wilson

About This Quote

Source Speech: Unknown, possibly a lecture or essay on evolution and desire

The passage urges embracing the expanding energy of possibilities, using desire as a catalyst for future evolution rather than settling for current satisfaction.

In simple terms: Use desire to drive future growth.

Key Takeaway

Harness curiosity and ambition now.

Themes

growth desire future energy evolution

Mood

inspired determined

Type

philosophical motivational

When to use this quote

  • personal development
  • scientific research
  • artistic creation
  • entrepreneurial ventures

Key Concepts

probability potential motivation creative force

Questions to Reflect On

  • What future do you envision and how does your desire shape it?
  • How can you turn abstract energy into tangible progress?
A Different Perspective

Desire alone may not guarantee fulfillment without concrete action.

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