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Aging Quote by William Butler Yeats

“Though I have many words, What woman's satisfied, I am no longer faint Because at her side? O who could have foretold That the heart grows old?” quote by William Butler Yeats
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“Though I have many words, What woman's satisfied, I am no longer faint Because at her side? O who could have foretold That the heart grows old?”

William Butler Yeats

About This Quote

Source Poem: The Rose of the World, 1919

The poet reflects on aging love, longing for youthful satisfaction, and the inevitable passage of time.

In simple terms: Love ages and hearts grow old.

Key Takeaway

Embrace change and cherish present love.

Themes

love aging time

Mood

melancholic contemplative

Type

poetic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • marriage counseling
  • elder care
  • creative workshops

Key Concepts

nostalgia mortality longing

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does aging affect love?
  • Can love stay youthful?
A Different Perspective

Romantic idealism may clash with reality.

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