William Butler Yeats

[marc]

A few quotes from one of my favorite poets.


All empty souls tend toward extreme opinions.

Be secret and exult, Because of all things known That is most difficult.

Being Irish, he had an abiding sense of tragedy, which sustained him through temporary periods of joy.

But I, being poor, have only my dreams; I have spread my dreams under your feet; Tread softly because you tread on my dreams.

But was there ever dog that praised his fleas?

Do not wait to strike till the iron is hot; but make it hot by striking.

Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.

If suffering brings wisdom, I would wish to be less wise.