Breasts Quote by William Butler Yeats
“On the grey rock of Cashel I suddenly saw A Sphinx with woman breast and lion paw, A Buddha, hand at rest, Hand lifted up that blest; And right between these two a girl at play That, it may be, had danced her life away.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: “The Sphinx” from The Collected Poems, 1933
A mystical scene blends mythic figures, suggesting fleeting youth amidst timeless symbols
In simple terms: Mythic imagery reflects life's transient moments
Key Takeaway
Appreciate the present and its fleeting beauty
Themes
mythology
transience
spirituality
Mood
contemplative
melancholic
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- art appreciation
- mindfulness practice
- creative writing
- philosophical discussion
Key Concepts
symbolism
archetype
existential reflection
Questions to Reflect On
- What personal meaning do you find in the symbols?
- How does the image of a dancing girl affect your view of time?
A Different Perspective
Interpretations may vary, limiting concrete meaning
![“[S]he came up suddenly beside me so I saw her reflection in a mirror. At the sight of her I was paralyzed with happiness; … [S]he was smiling at me, … not a dream but a presence that filled the whole room … I knew I couldn’t turn around, that to look at her directly was to violate the laws of her…” quote by Donna Tartt](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/bd2/donna-tartt-391_happiness_s-he-came-up-suddenly-beside-me-so-i-saw_491718.jpg)
