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“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” quote by Al Alvarez
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““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””

Al Alvarez

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.

Key Takeaway

Embrace life's fleeting nature.

Themes

philosophy mortality reflection

Mood

contemplative melancholic

Type

poetic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • grief counseling
  • life planning
  • creative writing

Key Concepts

existentialism temporal awareness

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you find meaning amid transience?
  • What balances your life?
A Different Perspective

May feel nihilistic; can discourage forward action.

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