Quote by William Butler Yeats

I heard the old, old, men say 'all that's beautiful drifts away, like the waters.'

I heard the old, old, men say 'all that's beautiful drifts a

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This quote suggests that beauty is ephemeral and transient, akin to flowing water that eventually slips away. The "old, old, men" indicate wise individuals who have observed the fleeting nature of beauty throughout their lives. It emphasizes the impermanence of all things beautiful, serving as a reminder to appreciate and cherish beauty while it lasts, as it is inevitably bound to fade and pass on.

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