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Music Quote by W.B. Yeats

“The Nineteenth Century And After Though the great song return no more There's keen delight in what we have: The rattle of pebbles on the shore Under the receding wave.” quote by W.B. Yeats
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““The Nineteenth Century And After Though the great song return no more There's keen delight in what we have: The rattle of pebbles on the shore Under the receding wave.””

W.B. Yeats

About This Quote

Source Poem: The Wild Swans at Coole, 1917

Appreciating present simple when past grandeur fades.

In simple terms: Find joy in small moments now.

Key Takeaway

Notice everyday delights.

Themes

nostalgia contentment impermanence

Mood

reflective calm

Type

poetic observational

When to use this quote

  • beach walks
  • listening to waves
  • observing nature
  • reflecting on aging

Key Concepts

existentialism mindfulness

Questions to Reflect On

  • What simple pleasure can you savor today?
  • How does accepting change affect your outlook?
A Different Perspective

May idealizing the past hinder present happiness.

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