Quote by William Butler Yeats

The intellect of man is forced to choose perfection of the life, or of the work, and if it take the second must refuse a heavenly mansion, raging in the dark.

The intellect of man is forced to choose perfection of the l

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This quote suggests that human intellect is faced with a choice between dedicating oneself to achieving perfection in personal life or in professional work. However, if one chooses to focus solely on their work and disregards the rest of their life, they will unknowingly reject the possibility of attaining spiritual fulfillment and contentment. It implies that one must strike a balance between personal and professional aspects of life in order to lead a holistic and meaningful existence.

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