He who desires but acts not breeds pestilence

Quote byWilliam Blake · 1757–1827

Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: Proverbs of Hell, Line 5.

English (original)

He who desires but acts not breeds pestilence.

— William Blake

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