Children Quote by William Butler Yeats
“Come away, O human child: To the waters and the wild with a fairy, hand in hand, For the world's more full of weeping than you can understand.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Stolen Child, 1889
A child is urged to leave civilization for the wild, where sorrow is deeper than comprehension.
In simple terms: Leave civilization for the wild, where sorrow runs deep.
Key Takeaway
Seek deeper understanding beyond surface.
Themes
nature
escape
illusion
sorrow
Mood
melancholic
reflective
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- childhood imagination
- environmental reflection
- literary analysis
Key Concepts
mythic journey
spiritual longing
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you ever feel the world is too sorrowful?
- What does the wild represent for you?
A Different Perspective
The wild may not offer true solace.
