Old song Quote by W.B. Yeats
““O DO NOT LOVE TOO LONG by: William Butler Yeats (1865-1939) WEETHEART, do not love too long: I loved long and long, And grew to be out of fashion Like an old song. All through the years of our youth Neither could have known Their own thought from the other's, We were so much at one. But O, in a minute she changed-- O do not love too long, Or you will grow out of fashion Like an old song.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: “The Song of the Old Seafarer” (approx. 1910)
Love that lingers too long can become outdated and stale, like an old song that loses relevance.
In simple terms: Prolonged love may become out of fashion.
Key Takeaway
Avoid over‑extending love.
Themes
love
time
change
Mood
melancholy
reflective
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- relationships
- friendships
- creative collaborations
- personal growth
Key Concepts
transience
attachment
identity
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you know when love has become stagnant?
- What signs indicate a relationship needs renewal?
A Different Perspective
Love can also deepen understanding, not just become obsolete.
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