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William Morris Quotes: The heart desires, the hand refrains. The Godhead fires, the soul attains.
         

The heart desires, the hand refrains. The Godhead fires, the soul attains.


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This page presents the quote "The heart desires, the hand refrains. The Godhead fires, the soul attains.". Author of this quote is William Morris. This quote is about soul, fire, heart, hands, art,.