Eye Quote by William Butler Yeats
“Wine comes in at the mouth And love comes in at the eye; That's all we shall know for truth Before we grow old and die.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Rose, 1893
Sensory experiences of wine and love hint at deeper truths that remain elusive as we age.
In simple terms: Wine and love suggest hidden truths we only grasp early.
Key Takeaway
Seek deeper meaning before time passes.
Themes
love
sensory
truth
aging
Mood
reflective
melancholic
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- romantic relationships
- artistic creation
- personal reflection
- aging contemplation
Key Concepts
existentialism
epistemology
sensory perception
Questions to Reflect On
- What truths do you feel are missed with age?
- How do senses shape your understanding of love?
A Different Perspective
The metaphor may oversimplify complex truths.
