How we cite our quotes: (Section.Paragraph)
Quote #1
2. Energy is the only life, and is from the Body; and Reason is the bound or outward circumference of Energy.
3. Energy is Eternal Delight. (2.7-2.8)
Blake's inversion of good and evil can get a bit confusing, so it might help to think of Energy and Reason. His idea is that evil is just the misunderstood expression of the body's energy, while good is really an over-emphasis on reason. Here, he explains that reason is what constrains ("the bound or outward circumference") energy, and that's a bad thing. Energy, for Blake, means non-stop good times.
Quote #2
Their love is an eager meaninglessness
Too tense, or too lax. (15-16)
Love is usually the bee's knees. It's a thing we tend to associate with extreme satisfaction. And yet, that's not the case here. Even the usual goodness of love is ruined by "meaninglessness." Color us (and women) dissatisfied.
Quote #3
They hear in every whisper that speaks to them
A shout and a cry. (17-18)
It's hard to be satisfied with you're acting neurotic. These lines suggest that women are paying too much attention to the unimportant details of life (like a "whisper"). You've probably heard the cliché "Don't sweat the small stuff." Well, there's a lot of sweating going on in these lines, which is a perfect recipe for dissatisfaction.