Beauty Quote by William Butler Yeats
“And when you sigh from kiss to kiss I hear white Beauty sighing, too, For hours when all must fade like dew.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: The White Birds, William Butler Yeats, 1913
Love’s intimacy mirrors nature’s fleeting beauty, both fading like dew.
In simple terms: Love and nature are fleeting.
Key Takeaway
Cherish moments before they disappear.
Themes
love
nature
transience
Mood
reflective
poetic
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- relationships
- creative writing
- mindfulness practice
- photography
Key Concepts
ephemeral beauty
romantic longing
natural cycles
Questions to Reflect On
- How does impermanence shape affection?
- What rituals honor fleeting moments?
A Different Perspective
Beauty is subjective; not all love feels fleeting.
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