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Death Quote by Al Alvarez

“I balanced all, brought all to mind, The years to come seemed waste of breath, A waste of breath the years behind In balance with this life, this death. - W. B. YEATS” quote by Al Alvarez
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““I balanced all, brought all to mind, The years to come seemed waste of breath, A waste of breath the years behind In balance with this life, this death. - W. B. YEATS””

Al Alvarez

About This Quote

Source Poem: “The Balance” by Al Alvarez, 1975

He reflects on life's equilibrium, seeing past and future as fleeting, urging acceptance of life's transience.

In simple terms: Life is a balance of past, present, and future.

Key Takeaway

Embrace life's fleeting nature.

Themes

philosophy mortality reflection

Mood

contemplative melancholic

Type

poetic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • grief counseling
  • life planning
  • creative writing

Key Concepts

existentialism temporal awareness

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you find meaning amid transience?
  • What balances your life?
A Different Perspective

May feel nihilistic; can discourage forward action.

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