Gay Quote by William Butler Yeats
“Come let us mock at the good That fancied goodness might be gay, And sick of solitude Might proclaim a holiday: Wind shrieked and where are they?”
About This Quote
The poem mocks conventional goodness, yearning for a holiday that breaks solitude and conventional norms.
In simple terms: Mocking goodness, seeking unconventional freedom.
Embrace unconventional joy.
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When to use this quote
- festivals
- art installations
- personal rituals
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “goodness” mean to you?
- How can you create a personal “holiday” of freedom?
May alienate those who value tradition.