If a poet interprets a poem of his own he limits its suggestibility.
William Butler YeatsRead
Rose of all Roses, Rose of all the World!_x000D_ _x000D_ You, too, have come where the dim tides are hurled._x000D_ _x000D_ Upon the wharves of sorrow, and heard ring_x000D_ _x000D_ The bell that calls us on; the sweet far thing.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote reflects on the universal experiences of sorrow and the call to hope.
In this quote, Yeats poetically expresses the inevitability of sorrow in life, symbolized by the 'dim tides' and 'wharves of sorrow.' However, within this sorrow lies a beckoning, a 'sweet far thing' that suggests hope and beauty amid the struggles we face, inviting us to transcend our pain and seek a brighter future.
Themes
SorrowHopeLifeInspirationBeauty
In practice
Example use cases
This quote is perfect for a motivational talk about overcoming personal challenges.
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