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He who desires, but acts not, breeds pestilence
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"He who desires, but acts not, breeds pestilence"

- William Blake

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This quote by William Blake is a pointer that inaction can have serious effects. It recommends that when we have a desire or goal, we should take action in order to make it a truth. If we do not act, we will not attain our goals and our inaction can cause unfavorable results. In this case, Blake is recommending that inactiveness can lead to plague, or an infectious and lethal disease. This quote is a cautioning to act and not let our desires remain unfulfilled. It is a tip that we must act in order to achieve our objectives and that inaction can cause severe consequences.

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William Blake This quote is written / told by William Blake between November 28, 1757 and August 12, 1827. He was a famous Poet from England. The author also have 66 other quotes.

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