If a poet interprets a poem of his own he limits its suggestibility.
William Butler YeatsRead
For he would be thinking of love Till the stars had run away And the shadows eaten the moon.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote conveys the idea of love being so profound that it transcends time and the natural order of things.
In this quote, William Butler Yeats illustrates the enduring and powerful nature of love. It suggests that true love persists through the passage of time and the inevitability of change, symbolized by celestial imagery. The phrase indicates that a person would be so consumed by love that even the most extreme cosmic events, such as stars disappearing or shadows consuming the moon, wouldn't diminish that feeling. It reflects a romantic ideal where love exists beyond any limitations, demonstrating its importance in human experience.
Themes
LoveEternityRomancePassionTime
In practice
Example use cases
In a wedding speech, one might say, 'Just as Yeats said, our love will endure till the stars have run away.'
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