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“I know, although when looks meet I tremble to the bone, The more I leave the door unlatched The sooner love is gone.” quote by William Butler Yeats
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“I know, although when looks meet I tremble to the bone, The more I leave the door unlatched The sooner love is gone.”

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.

The speaker feels fear and vulnerability when confronting another, fearing that emotional exposure may lead to loss of love.

In simple terms: Fear of vulnerability can cause loss of love.

Key Takeaway

Guard your heart but allow openness.

Themes

fear vulnerability love

Mood

introspective melancholic

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • intimate conversations
  • conflict resolution
  • self‑disclosure

Key Concepts

psychology poetry humanity

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does trembling reveal about you?
  • How can you balance openness and self‑protection?
A Different Perspective

It may suggest avoidance rather than growth.

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