Blood Quote by William Butler Yeats
“Through winter-time we call on spring, And through the spring on summer call, And when the abounding hedges ring Declare that winter's best of all: And after that there's nothing good Because the spring time has not come- Not know that what disturbs our blood Is but its longing for the tomb.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: “The Second Coming” (excerpt), 1919
He reflects on seasonal cycles as metaphors for longing and mortality.
In simple terms: Spring follows winter, but longing persists.
Key Takeaway
Embrace change while honoring loss.
Themes
mortality
longing
renewal
Mood
melancholic
reflective
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- grief processing
- seasonal transitions
- creative writing
Key Concepts
existential yearning
natural cycles
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the “tomb” symbolize for you?
- How can you find comfort in seasonal change?
A Different Perspective
Hope may feel distant during hardship.
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