Beauty Quote by William Butler Yeats
“Some moralist or mythological poet Compares the solitary soul to a swan; I am satisfied with that, Satisfied if a troubled mirror show it, Before that brief gleam of its life be gone.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: “The Song of the Wandering Aengus”, 1917
The poet likens a solitary soul to a swan, seeking reflection in a troubled mirror before its brief brilliance fades.
In simple terms: Soul compared to a swan, yearning before fleeting brilliance.
Key Takeaway
Embrace moments of clarity before they pass.
Themes
solitude
reflection
transience
Mood
melancholic
contemplative
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal introspection
- creative writing
- mindfulness
- art critique
Key Concepts
metaphor
existential longing
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the swan symbolize for you?
- How do you capture fleeting insight?
A Different Perspective
Idealizing solitude can ignore social needs.
