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“My soul had found All happiness in its own cause or ground. Godhead on Godhead in sexual spasm begot Godhead. Some shadow fell. My soul forgot Those amorous cries that out of quiet come And must the common round of day resume.” quote by William Butler Yeats
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“My soul had found All happiness in its own cause or ground. Godhead on Godhead in sexual spasm begot Godhead. Some shadow fell. My soul forgot Those amorous cries that out of quiet come And must the common round of day resume.”

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 reflects on the loss of spiritual fulfillment and the cyclical return to ordinary life after intense, divine experiences.

In simple terms: Spiritual fulfillment fades, returning to daily routine.

Key Takeaway

Seek lasting meaning beyond fleeting ecstasy.

Themes

spirituality loss renewal

Mood

melancholic contemplative

Type

poetic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal crisis
  • daily routine
  • creative work

Key Concepts

existentialism mythology

Questions to Reflect On

  • What practices can sustain spiritual depth?
  • How do you integrate profound experiences into everyday life?
A Different Perspective

Intense spiritual moments may be fleeting and not sustain long‑term purpose.

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