Beauty Quote by William Butler Yeats
“Because of something told under the famished horn Of the hunter's moon, that hung between the night and the day, To dream of women whose beauty was folded in dismay, Even in an old story, is a burden not to be borne.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: “The Song of the Wandering Aengus” (adapted)
A haunting tale of longing under the hunter’s moon, where beauty is entwined with sorrow and burdens remain unspoken.
In simple terms: Moonlit longing mixes beauty with sorrow and hidden burdens.
Key Takeaway
Acknowledge hidden emotional burdens.
Themes
longing
beauty
burden
sorrow
Mood
melancholic
poetic
Type
poetry
reflection
When to use this quote
- creative writing
- personal reflection
- therapy sessions
Key Concepts
mythic imagery
emotional weight
Questions to Reflect On
- What burdens do you carry unseen?
- How does beauty coexist with sorrow?
A Different Perspective
Interpretation may vary widely.
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