Desire Quote by William Shakespeare
““This is the monstruosity in love, lady, that the will is infinite and the execution confined; that the desire is boundless and the act a slave to limit.””
About This Quote
Source Play: The Tempest, Act 5, Scene 1, 1611
Love is an endless desire that clashes with the finite reality of human actions, creating tension between yearning and limitation.
In simple terms: Love wants more than we can give.
Key Takeaway
Accept limits while honoring desire.
Themes
love
desire
limitations
conflict
Mood
melancholic
reflective
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- romantic relationships
- creative projects
- personal goals
- ethical dilemmas
Key Concepts
infinite will
bounded execution
human condition
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance yearning with practical constraints?
- Can desire be fulfilled without compromising limits?
A Different Perspective
Infinite longing can cause frustration when reality cannot meet it.
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