Faith Quote by William Butler Yeats
“The true faith discovered was When painted panel, statuary, Glass-mosaic, window-glass, Amended what was told awry By some peasant gospeler.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: “The Song of the Wandering Aengus” (interpretation)
The speaker discovers faith through art, but it is distorted by a peasant’s false gospel.
In simple terms: Art reveals truth, yet can be twisted.
Seek authentic truth beyond appearances.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- religious study
- art criticism
- personal belief
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we discern genuine insight?
- What role does the artist play in truth?
Artistic truth may be clouded by misleading narratives.