Quote by William Butler Yeats

And God stands winding His lonely horn, And time and the world are ever in flight; And love is less kind than the grey twilight, And hope is less dear than the dew of the morn.

And God stands winding His lonely horn, And time and the wor

Summary

This quote reflects on the transient nature of time and the world. God, represented by the image of winding His lonely horn, suggests a sense of solitude or detachment from earthly affairs. Love is described as being less kind than the fading twilight, highlighting its ephemeral and unpredictable nature. Similarly, hope is portrayed as being less cherished than the fleeting freshness of the morning dew. The overall message of the quote seems to emphasize the impermanence of feelings and experiences in comparison to the continuous passage of time.

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By William Butler Yeats

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