If a poet interprets a poem of his own he limits its suggestibility.
William Butler YeatsRead
Choose your companions from the best; Who draws a bucket with the rest soon topples down the hill.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Surround yourself with positive influences to avoid falling behind in life.
William Butler Yeats suggests that the company we keep plays a crucial role in our success and wellbeing. By choosing to associate with individuals who inspire and uplift us, we increase our chances of achieving greatness; conversely, if we align ourselves with those who are content to follow the crowd, we risk stagnation and failure in our pursuits.
Themes
CompanionsInfluenceSuccessFriendsChoices
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech to young adults about career choices.
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