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“And when you sigh from kiss to kiss I hear white Beauty sighing, too, For hours when all must fade like dew.” quote by William Butler Yeats
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“And when you sigh from kiss to kiss I hear white Beauty sighing, too, For hours when all must fade like dew.”

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’s intimacy mirrors nature’s fleeting beauty, both fading like dew.

In simple terms: Love and nature are fleeting.

Key Takeaway

Cherish moments before they disappear.

Themes

love nature transience

Mood

reflective poetic

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • relationships
  • creative writing
  • mindfulness practice
  • photography

Key Concepts

ephemeral beauty romantic longing natural cycles

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does impermanence shape affection?
  • What rituals honor fleeting moments?
A Different Perspective

Beauty is subjective; not all love feels fleeting.

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