Faithful love Quote by William Butler Yeats
““Edain came out of Midhir's hill, and lay Beside young Aengus in his tower of glass, Where time is drowned in odour-laden winds And Druid moons, and murmuring of boughs, And sleepy boughs, and boughs where apples made Of opal and ruhy and pale chrysolite Awake unsleeping fires; and wove seven strings, Sweet with all music, out of his long hair, Because her hands had been made wild by love. When Midhir's wife had changed her to a fly, He made a harp with Druid apple-wood That she among her winds might know he wept; And from that hour he has watched over none But faithful lovers.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Collected Poems of W. B. Yeats, 1933
A mythic tale of love, transformation, and the enduring watchfulness of a lover’s spirit beyond mortal change.
In simple terms: Love transforms and endures beyond physical forms.
Key Takeaway
Cherish love’s lasting presence.
Themes
love
myth
transformation
eternity
nature
Mood
melancholic
hopeful
reflective
Type
poetic
mythic
inspirational
When to use this quote
- romantic relationships
- creative inspiration
- grief processing
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
mythology
symbolism
spirituality
Questions to Reflect On
- How does love change your perception of self?
- What does enduring watchfulness mean to you?
A Different Perspective
The poetic language may obscure practical application for everyday life.
