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“So the platonic Year Whirls out new right and wrong, Whirls in the old instead; All men are dancers and their tread Goes to the barbarous clangour of a gong.” quote by W.B. Yeats
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““So the platonic Year Whirls out new right and wrong, Whirls in the old instead; All men are dancers and their tread Goes to the barbarous clangour of a gong.””

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.

The cosmic cycle reshapes morality; humanity dances to chaotic, ancient rhythms.

In simple terms: Moral cycles repeat and evolve.

Key Takeaway

Stay aware of shifting moral landscapes.

Themes

philosophy time morality art

Mood

poetic reflective

Type

artistic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • cultural analysis
  • artistic creation
  • personal reflection
  • historical study

Key Concepts

cosmic cycles moral relativism creative expression

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do we navigate changing moral norms?
  • What role does art play in interpreting cosmic cycles?
A Different Perspective

May imply moral nihilism.

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