Famous quotes containing the words william butler yeats, butler yeats, william butler, butler and/or yeats:
“The elaborate star-light throws a reflection
On the dark stream,
Till all the eddies gleam;
And thereupon there comes that scream
From terrified, invisible beast or bird:
Image of poignant recollection.”
—William Butler Yeats (1865–1939)
“All dreams of the soul
End in a beautiful man’s or woman’s body.”
—William Butler Yeats (1865–1939)
“Repentance keeps my heart impure;
But what am I that dare
Fancy that I can
Better conduct myself or have more
Sense than a common man?”
—William Butler Yeats (1865–1939)
“We who are old, old and gay,
O so old!
Thousands of years, thousands of years,
If all were told:”
—William Butler Yeats (1865–1939)
““And did you keep no gold, Tom?
You had three kegs,” said he.
“I never thought of that, Sir;”
“Then want before you die.”
And want he did;”
—William Butler Yeats (1865–1939)