Beautiful Quote by William Butler Yeats
“That beautiful mild woman for whose sake There's many a one shall find out all heartache On finding that her voice is sweet and low Replied, 'To be born a woman is to know- Although they do not talk of it at school - That we must labor to be beautiful.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: “The Song of the Lark”, 1919
Women are expected to endure suffering silently, equating beauty with labor.
In simple terms: Beauty demands hidden toil.
Key Takeaway
Recognize hidden burdens.
Themes
beauty
womanhood
suffering
societal expectations
Mood
reflective
critical
Type
poetic
feminist
When to use this quote
- marriage
- career
- social pressure
Key Concepts
gender roles
silent labor
Questions to Reflect On
- What hidden work do women do?
- Is beauty worth the pain?
A Different Perspective
Idealizing sacrifice can harm self‑worth.
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