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By the will art thou lost, by the will art thou found, by the will art thou free, captive, and bound
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"By the will art thou lost, by the will art thou found, by the will art thou free, captive, and bound"

- Angelus Silesius

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This quote by Angelus Silesius talks to the power of one's own will and how it can cause both favorable and negative outcomes. The first part, "By the will art thou lost," suggests that our own choices and desires can often lead us astray and trigger us to lose our way. Nevertheless, the second part, "by the will art thou discovered," reminds us that our will can likewise guide us towards discovery and self-awareness. The 3rd part, "by the will art thou complimentary, captive, and bound," highlights the paradoxical nature of our will - it can bring us liberty, but it can likewise hold us captive and bound to our own desires and restrictions. Ultimately, this quote stresses the significance of being conscious and intentional with our will, as it can considerably impact our lives.

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Germany Flag This quote is written / told by Angelus Silesius between December 25, 1624 and July 9, 1677. He was a famous Poet from Germany. The author also have 1 other quotes.

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