If a poet interprets a poem of his own he limits its suggestibility.
William Butler YeatsRead
We have fallen in the dreams the ever-living Breathe on the tarnished mirror of the world, And then smooth out with ivory hands and sigh.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote reflects on how dreams influence reality, and how beauty can be nurtured despite imperfections.
In this quote, Yeats poetically explores the idea that our aspirations and dreams can shape the world around us, much like the gentle touch of a hand smoothing out imperfections on a mirror. The 'ever-living' force represents the ongoing nature of inspiration and creativity that breathes life into our experiences, reminding us of the delicate interplay between the ideal and the flawed aspects of reality.
Themes
DreamsRealityBeautyInspirationArt
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a speech about the power of creativity in shaping the world.
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