Dies Quote by William Butler Yeats
“Florence Farr once said to me, If we could say to ourselves, with sincerity, 'this passing moment is as good as any I shall ever know,' we could die upon the instant and be united with God.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Private correspondence, 1915
Recognizing each moment as fully sufficient can dissolve fear of death and foster spiritual unity.
In simple terms: Seeing each moment as enough can bring peace.
Live fully in the present.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- daily meditation
- end‑of‑life reflection
- stressful decision making
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does accepting the present affect your fear of the future?
- Can you find divinity in ordinary moments?