Blood Quote by William Butler Yeats
“Odor of blood when Christ was slain Made all Platonic tolerance vain And vain all Doric discipline.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: “The Second Coming” (1919)
The poet laments that the sacrifice of Christ has rendered philosophical ideals and strict discipline meaningless, highlighting a loss of higher moral order.
In simple terms: Christ’s death makes old ideals seem empty.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the need for new moral frameworks.
Themes
spirituality
philosophy
disillusionment
Mood
melancholic
reflective
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- political upheaval
- personal crisis
- cultural shift
Key Concepts
existentialism
nihilism
religious symbolism
Questions to Reflect On
- What new principles can replace the lost ones?
- How do societies rebuild meaning after such loss?
A Different Perspective
Such stark statements can overlook the resilience of human values.
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