Body Quote by William Butler Yeats
“Poetry and music I have banished, But the stupidity Of root, shoot, blossom or clay Makes no demand. I bend my body to the spade Or grope with a dirty hand.”
About This Quote
The poet rejects conventional art, embracing raw, earthy labor without expectation.
In simple terms: Rejects polished art for raw effort.
Key Takeaway
Value authentic work.
Themes
art
authenticity
labor
Mood
introspective
earthy
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- manual work
- creative process
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
existentialism
creativity
humility
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “root, shoot, blossom” mean to you?
- How can labor be poetic?
A Different Perspective
May seem overly pessimistic.
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