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Even the wisest man grows tense/with some sort of…

“Even the wisest man grows tense/with some sort of violence/before he can accomplish fate,/know his work or choose his mate.” quote by Yeats
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““Even the wisest man grows tense/with some sort of violence/before he can accomplish fate,/know his work or choose his mate.””

Yeats

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Even the wisest person feels tension and inner conflict before achieving destiny, recognizing the need to understand one's purpose and relationships.

In simple terms: Wisdom brings tension before fate.

Key Takeaway

Accept tension as part of growth.

Themes

wisdom destiny inner conflict purpose

Mood

contemplative melancholic

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • career decisions
  • relationship choices
  • creative projects
  • spiritual quests

Key Concepts

philosophy poetry psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • What inner conflicts precede your major decisions?
  • How do you discern between necessary tension and harmful anxiety?
A Different Perspective

Tension can paralyze action if not managed.

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