Aging Quote by William Butler Yeats
“I have nothing but the embittered sun; Banished heroic mother moon and vanished, And now that I have come to fifty years I must endure the timid sun.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: "The Song of the Wandering Aengus", 1917
The speaker reflects on aging, feeling the loss of youthful vigor and the harshness of time.
In simple terms: Aging feels cold and relentless.
Key Takeaway
Embrace the present despite aging.
Themes
aging
loss
reflection
Mood
melancholic
contemplative
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- midlife crisis
- creative work
Key Concepts
mortality
nostalgia
Questions to Reflect On
- How does aging change your view of hope?
- What can you cherish now?
A Different Perspective
The sun may still bring warmth despite its harshness.
