I balanced all, brought all to mind, The years to come…
““I balanced all, brought all to mind, The years to come seemed waste of breath, A waste of breath the years behind In balance with this life, this death. - W. B. YEATS””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
He reflects on life's equilibrium, seeing past and future as fleeting, urging acceptance of life's transience.
In simple terms: Life is a balance of past, present, and future.
Embrace life's fleeting nature.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- grief counseling
- life planning
- creative writing
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you find meaning amid transience?
- What balances your life?
May feel nihilistic; can discourage forward action.