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“Though I have many words, What woman's satisfied, I am no longer faint Because at her side? O who could have foretold That the heart grows old?” quote by William Butler Yeats
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“Though I have many words, What woman's satisfied, I am no longer faint Because at her side? O who could have foretold That the heart grows old?”

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 poet reflects on aging love, longing for youthful satisfaction, and the inevitable passage of time.

In simple terms: Love ages and hearts grow old.

Key Takeaway

Embrace change and cherish present love.

Themes

love aging time

Mood

melancholic contemplative

Type

poetic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • marriage counseling
  • elder care
  • creative workshops

Key Concepts

nostalgia mortality longing

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does aging affect love?
  • Can love stay youthful?
A Different Perspective

Romantic idealism may clash with reality.

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