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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.” quote by William Butler Yeats
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“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.”

William Butler Yeats

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.

Key Takeaway

Live fully in the present.

Themes

spirituality mindfulness mortality

Mood

contemplative serene

Type

philosophical spiritual

When to use this quote

  • daily meditation
  • end‑of‑life reflection
  • stressful decision making

Key Concepts

existential acceptance presence divine union

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does accepting the present affect your fear of the future?
  • Can you find divinity in ordinary moments?
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