Quote by William Butler Yeats

I carry from my mother's womb a fanatic's heart.

I carry from my mother's womb a fanatic's heart.

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker has inherited a deep passion or fervor for something from their mother. It implies that the speaker's strong beliefs or devotion were ingrained in them from birth, hinting at an intense and unwavering commitment to a cause or ideology. The term "fanatic's heart" conveys a sense of unwavering dedication and an inability to be easily swayed or deterred.

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Fanaticism

By William Butler Yeats

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