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The hare grows old as she plays in the sun And gazes…

“The hare grows old as she plays in the sun And gazes around her with eyes of brightness; Before the swift things that she dreamed of were done She limps along in an aged whiteness.” quote by William Butler Yeats
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“The hare grows old as she plays in the sun And gazes around her with eyes of brightness; Before the swift things that she dreamed of were done She limps along in an aged whiteness.”

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.

A youthful spirit fades as time passes, leaving only lingering dreams and a dimming vigor.

In simple terms: Youth fades, dreams linger.

Key Takeaway

Cherish moments before they wane.

Themes

aging time reflection

Mood

melancholic reflective

Type

poetic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • old age
  • unfulfilled ambitions
  • quiet contemplation
  • sunlit memories

Key Concepts

mortality nostalgia impermanence

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you honor past aspirations?
  • What can you still pursue now?
A Different Perspective

Even with fading, the desire for achievement may persist, causing frustration.

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