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“I bring you with reverent hands The books of my numberless dreams.” quote by William Butler Yeats
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“I bring you with reverent hands The books of my numberless dreams.”

William Butler Yeats

About This Quote

Source Poem: “The Tower” (1917) from *The Tower* collection

He portrays the act of sharing dreams as a reverent, almost sacred offering to the world.

In simple terms: Sharing dreams is a holy, respectful act.

Key Takeaway

Offer your visions with humility.

Themes

creativity spirituality artistry humility dreams

Mood

contemplative respectful

Type

literary inspirational

When to use this quote

  • writing
  • teaching
  • public speaking
  • artistic collaboration
  • cultural preservation

Key Concepts

symbolism poetry visionary art

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you honor others' dreams?
  • What does reverence mean in creative work?
A Different Perspective

Dreams may be too personal to share, risking misunderstanding.

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