Faces Quote by William Butler Yeats
“But one man loved the pilgrim soul in you, And loved the sorrows of your changing face.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Song of the Wandering Aengus, 1917
Deep affection sees beyond outward change, loving the soul within.
In simple terms: Love the inner self despite change.
Key Takeaway
Value inner essence over appearances.
Themes
love
spirituality
acceptance
identity
change
Mood
reflective
poetic
Type
literary
inspirational
When to use this quote
- relationships
- self‑acceptance
- supporting friends
Key Concepts
romanticism
psycho‑spiritual insight
Questions to Reflect On
- What inner qualities do you cherish?
- How do you accept others' changes?
A Different Perspective
May idealize without acknowledging flaws.
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![“That's probably why my face was looking so crazy when I was crying [in "Hardball"] because it was some real.” quote by Michael B. Jordan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/26f/michael-b-jordan-3540_crazy_that-s-probably-why-my-face-was-looking_4152.jpg)
