Black Quote by William Butler Yeats
“The years like great black oxen tread the world, and God, the herdsman goads them on behind, and I am broken by their passing feet.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: “The Second Coming” by W. B. Yeats, 1919
Time’s relentless march can feel oppressive, yet divine guidance may steer us through hardship.
In simple terms: Life’s hardships are guided by a higher force.
Key Takeaway
Trust that challenges are part of a larger plan.
Themes
faith
resilience
time
Mood
contemplative
melancholic
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal loss
- historical upheaval
- creative struggle
- spiritual crisis
Key Concepts
existentialism
spiritual guidance
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “the herdsman” symbolize for you?
- How do you find meaning in suffering?
A Different Perspective
Interpretations of divine influence vary.
