William Butler Yeats (13 June 1865 – 28 January 1939) was an Irish poet and one of the foremost figures of 20th-century literature. A pillar of both the Irish and British literary establishments, in his lat...
All empty souls tend toward extreme opinions.” William Butler Yeats
All empty souls tend toward extreme opinions.”
In dreams begin responsibilities. William Butler Yeats
In dreams begin responsibilities.
Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire William Butler Yeats
Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire
“There are no strangers, only friends you have not met yet William Butler Yeats
“There are no strangers, only friends you have not met yet
Everything exists, everything is true and the earth is just a bit of dust beneath our feet. William Butler Yeats
Everything exists, everything is true and the earth is just a bit of dust beneath our feet.
Do not wait to strike till the iron is hot; but make it hot by striking.” William Butler Yeats
Do not wait to strike till the iron is hot; but make it hot by striking.”
Too many things are occurring for even a big heart to hold.” William Butler Yeats
Too many things are occurring for even a big heart to hold.”
Think like a wise man but communicate in the language of the people. William Butler Yeats
Think like a wise man but communicate in the language of the people.
Hearts are not had as a gift but hearts are earned By those who are not entirely beautiful.” William Butler Yeats
Hearts are not had as a gift but hearts are earned By those who are not entirely beautiful.”
I bring you with reverent hands The books of my numberless dreams.” William Butler Yeats
I bring you with reverent hands The books of my numberless dreams.”
Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the truants in custody and bring them back to their right senses. William Butler Yeats
Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the truants in custody and bring them back to their right senses.
The best lack all conviction, while the worst are full of passionate intensity. William Butler Yeats
The best lack all conviction, while the worst are full of passionate intensity.