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A pity beyond all telling is hid in the heart of love.

“A pity beyond all telling is hid in the heart of love.” quote by William Butler Yeats
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“A pity beyond all telling is hid in the heart of love.”

William Butler Yeats

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Love hides sorrow, a hidden grief within its heart.

In simple terms: Love contains hidden pain.

Key Takeaway

Recognize the sorrow behind affection.

Themes

love grief hidden truth

Mood

melancholic poetic

Type

literary reflective

When to use this quote

  • marriage
  • family bonds
  • artistic expression

Key Concepts

romantic idealism emotional complexity

Questions to Reflect On

  • What hidden pains do you feel in love?
  • How does acknowledging sorrow change relationships?
A Different Perspective

Sorrow may be inevitable in deep love.

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