Difficult Quote by William Butler Yeats
“The fascination of what's difficult Has dried the sap out of my veins, and rent Spontaneous joy and natural content Out of my heart.”
About This Quote
Source Poem “The Song of the Wandering Aengus”, 1917 (interpretive paraphrase)
Difficulty drains vitality, yet spontaneous joy and contentment can revive the heart.
In simple terms: Hardship saps energy; joy restores it.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate moments of spontaneous joy.
Themes
hardship
joy
renewal
Mood
melancholic
hopeful
Type
poetic
inspirational
When to use this quote
- creative work
- mental health
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
psychology
existentialism
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you find joy amid struggle?
- What practices replenish your spirit?
A Different Perspective
Joy may be fleeting and insufficient alone.
