Animal Quote by William Butler Yeats
“One often hears of a horse that shivers with terror, or of a dog that howls at something a mans eyes cannot see, and men who live primitive lives where instinct does the work of reason are fully conscious,of many things we cannot perceive at all. As life becomes more orderly, more deliberate, the supernatural world sinks farther away.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Stolen Child, William Butler Yeats, 1886
As societies become more orderly, belief in the supernatural fades, leaving many unseen forces unnoticed.
In simple terms: Order reduces belief in unseen forces.
Key Takeaway
Stay open to unseen influences.
Themes
spirituality
modernity
perception
Mood
contemplative
mysterious
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- urban life
- scientific work
- personal growth
Key Concepts
supernatural
instinct
reason
Questions to Reflect On
- What unseen forces shape your life?
- How does modern order affect your intuition?
A Different Perspective
May romanticize superstition over rational explanation.
