Balance Quote by William Butler Yeats
“I balanced all, brought all to mind, the years to come seemed waste of breath, a waste of breath the years behind, in balance with this life, this death.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Unpublished verse, early 20th century
A meditation on life's balance, seeing past and future as breaths of existence, urging harmony with life and death
In simple terms: Life and death are intertwined, requiring balance
Key Takeaway
Seek equilibrium between past, present, and future
Themes
balance
existence
time
life
death
Mood
contemplative
serene
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- mindfulness practice
- life planning
- historical analysis of poetry
- teaching balance concepts
Key Concepts
temporal reflection
philosophical equilibrium
poetic meditation
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you maintain balance amid change?
- What does “waste of breath” signify for you?
A Different Perspective
Balance may be idealistic in chaotic realities
