Quote by William Butler Yeats

I balanced all, brought all to mind, the years to come seemed waste of breath, a waste of breath the years behind, in balance with this life, this death.


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Summary

This quote conveys the concept of living in the present moment and embracing the fleeting nature of life. The speaker contemplates the entirety of their existence, considering both the future and the past as insignificant compared to the present. By achieving a harmonious balance between life and death, they view the passing of time as inconsequential and prioritize being fully present in the here and now. The quote encourages a mindset that values the present rather than dwelling on the past or worrying about the future.

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Death
By William Butler Yeats
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