Desire Quote by William Shakespeare
““Borne by the trustless wings of false desire.””
About This Quote
Source Play: “Macbeth”, Act 1, Scene 5, 1606
Desire that lacks trust leads to false hopes and emptiness.
In simple terms: Unreliable desire brings emptiness.
Key Takeaway
Seek trustworthy aspirations.
Themes
desire
trust
illusion
Mood
melancholic
reflective
Type
literary
poetic
When to use this quote
- career ambition
- relationships
- spiritual quests
- creative projects
Key Concepts
existentialism
dramatic literature
Questions to Reflect On
- What desires in your life feel untrustworthy?
- How can you differentiate genuine from false desire?
A Different Perspective
Desire can be manipulated by external forces.
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