Thought Quote by Yeats
““I had this thought a while ago, "My darling cannot understand What I have done, or what would do In this blind bitter land.' And I grew weary of the sun Until my thoughts cleared up again, Remembering that the best I have done Was done to make it plain; That every year I have cried, "At length My darling understands it all, Because I have come into my strength, And words obey my call'; That had she done so who can say What would have shaken from the sieve? I might have thrown poor words away And been content to live.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: “The Second Coming” (excerpt), 1919
The speaker reflects on personal struggle, yearning for understanding, and the power of inner strength to overcome hardship.
In simple terms: Personal struggle and inner strength.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate inner resilience.
Themes
struggle
understanding
strength
hope
Mood
melancholic
hopeful
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- relationship conflict
- personal growth
- creative writing
- emotional healing
Key Concepts
self‑reflection
resilience
communication
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you trust your own strength?
- What does “blind bitter land” symbolize for you?
A Different Perspective
Overreliance on external validation may hinder self‑growth.
