Death Quote by William Butler Yeats
“I pray-for fashion's word is out And prayer comes round again- That I may seem, though I die old, A foolish, passionate man.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: "The Song of the Old Mother", 1910
The speaker wishes his words to be heard and his prayers to return, even as he ages, embodying passionate, perhaps foolish devotion.
In simple terms: He wants his prayers to be heard despite aging.
Key Takeaway
Speak from the heart, not just the mind.
Themes
faith
aging
passion
Mood
contemplative
earnest
Type
poetic
spiritual
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- public speaking
- writing
- aging
- faith
Key Concepts
spirituality
poetry
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance intellect and emotion in faith?
- What does “foolish” mean to you?
A Different Perspective
May become be seen as naive or overly emotional.
