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“The house ghost is usually a harmless and well-meaning creature. It is put up with as long as possible. It brings good luck to those who live with it.” quote by William Butler Yeats
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“The house ghost is usually a harmless and well-meaning creature. It is put up with as long as possible. It brings good luck to those who live with it.”

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.

House spirits are benign, tolerated for the luck they bring, illustrating how harmless superstitions persist in daily life.

In simple terms: Harmless house ghosts are tolerated for luck.

Key Takeaway

Respect harmless traditions.

Themes

folklore luck superstition home spirit

Mood

nostalgic calm

Type

cultural philosophical

When to use this quote

  • home décor
  • family rituals
  • storytelling
  • heritage preservation

Key Concepts

Cultural belief psychology of superstition

Questions to Reflect On

  • Why do we keep harmless superstitions?
  • What benefits do they provide?
A Different Perspective

Belief may hinder rational problem solving.

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