Quote by William Butler Yeats

I know what wages beauty gives, How hard a life her servant lives, Yet praise the winters gone: There is not a fool can call me friend, And I may dine at journey's end With Landor and with Donne.

I know what wages beauty gives, How hard a life her servant

Summary

This quote conveys the speaker's awareness of the sacrifices and hardships that come with being a servant or follower of beauty. Despite understanding these struggles, the speaker celebrates the passage of difficult times like winters. The quote reflects the speaker's pride in their individuality by stating that no one would consider them a fool, and expresses the desire to be in the company of esteemed poets Landor and Donne, suggesting a yearning for intellectual and artistic companionship.

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Life Beauty Theend

By William Butler Yeats

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