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Eye Quote by William Butler Yeats

“Wine enters through the mouth, Love, the eyes. I raise the glass to my mouth, I look at you, I sigh.” quote by William Butler Yeats
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“Wine enters through the mouth, Love, the eyes. I raise the glass to my mouth, I look at you, I sigh.”

William Butler Yeats

About This Quote

Source Poem: “The Rose” (excerpt), 1913

Sensory appreciation of love expressed through wine, sight, and sighs, linking physical and emotional intimacy.

In simple terms: Love is felt through senses and shared moments.

Key Takeaway

Cherish and share sensory moments of love.

Themes

love sensory experience intimacy

Mood

romantic reflective

Type

poetic lyspirational

When to use this quote

  • romantic dinner
  • artistic expression
  • personal reflection

Key Concepts

poetry metaphor

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do senses deepen emotional connections?
  • What does the glass symbolize?
A Different Perspective

May overlook deeper emotional complexities beyond sensory pleasure.

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