Asleep Quote by William Butler Yeats
“Although our love is waning, let us stand by the lone border of the lake once more, together in that hour of gentleness. When the poor tired child, passion, falls asleep.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Lake, 1919
Love may fade, yet shared moments of gentle intimacy endure beyond hardship.
In simple terms: Love persists in quiet togetherness.
Key Takeaway
Cherish shared gentle moments.
Themes
love
intimacy
transience
memory
Mood
melancholic
reflective
Type
poetic
romantic
When to use this quote
- reunion after conflict
- comfort in grief
- shared reflection
Key Concepts
human connection
nostalgia
acceptance
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you honor fading love?
- What gentle moments sustain you?
A Different Perspective
May idealize past, overlooking present needs.
