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O heart! O heart! if she'd but turn her head You'd know…

“O heart! O heart! if she'd but turn her head You'd know the folly of being comforted.” quote by William Butler Yeats
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“O heart! O heart! if she'd but turn her head You'd know the folly of being comforted.”

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.

Desire for affection reveals vulnerability; longing for comfort can be foolish.

In simple terms: Longing can be foolish.

Key Takeaway

Balance desire with self-reliance.

Themes

love vulnerability folly

Mood

melancholic introspective

Type

poetic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • romantic relationships
  • self-reflection
  • artistic creation

Key Concepts

poetry human emotion

Questions to Reflect On

  • What comforts do you seek?
  • How does longing affect decisions?
A Different Perspective

Obsessive longing may blind judgment.

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