Great saying by great authors Quote by William Butler Yeats
“I would find by the edge of that water The collar-bone of a hare Worn thin by the lapping of water, And pierce it through with a gimlet and stare At the old bitter world where they marry in churches…”
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Second Coming, 1919
The speaker describes a fragile, almost invisible creature at the water's edge, confronting a harsh world where rituals persist.
In simple terms: A delicate being faces a harsh, ritualistic world.
Key Takeaway
Notice subtle signs of vulnerability.
Themes
nature
fragility
rituals
Mood
contemplative
melancholic
Type
poetic
literary
When to use this quote
- environmental observation
- personal reflection
- artistic inspiration
Key Concepts
existentialism
symbolism
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you perceive fragility in your surroundings?
- What rituals feel oppressive?
A Different Perspective
The metaphor may be too obscure for practical application.
