Brother Quote by William Butler Yeats
“Overcome the Empyrean; hurl Heaven and Earth out of their places, That in the same calamity Brother and brother, friend and friend, Family and family, City and city may contend.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: “The Second Coming”, 1919
Chaos can overturn order, causing even close bonds to clash; the world may descend into mutual destruction.
In simple terms: Chaos pits allies against each other.
Key Takeaway
Prepare for societal breakdowns.
Themes
chaos
conflict
society
destruction
Mood
somber
foreboding
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- political upheaval
- environmental crises
- economic collapse
Key Concepts
apocalyptic literature
philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- What forces can prevent such collapse?
- How do individuals survive chaos?
A Different Perspective
Not all turmoil leads to mutual destruction.
