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Certain Quote by William Butler Yeats

“But O, sick children of the world, Of all the many changing things In dreary dancing past us whirled, To the cracked tune that Chronos sings, Words alone are certain good.” quote by William Butler Yeats
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“But O, sick children of the world, Of all the many changing things In dreary dancing past us whirled, To the cracked tune that Chronos sings, Words alone are certain good.”

William Butler Yeats

About This Quote

Source Poem: “The World’s Desire”, 1916

Children of the world face relentless change; amidst chaos, only words remain reliable, echoing the timeless rhythm of time.

In simple terms: Words endure amid chaos.

Key Takeaway

Trust the power of language.

Themes

change time children certainty

Mood

reflective hopeful

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • education
  • public speaking
  • writing workshops

Key Concepts

poetry philosophy mythology

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do words influence change?
  • What role does time play in meaning?
A Different Perspective

Words can be insufficient without action.

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