Quote by William Butler Yeats

But is there any comfort to be found? Man is in love and loves what vanishes, What more is there to say?

But is there any comfort to be found? Man is in love and lov

Summary

This quote reflects on the essential nature of human existence, specifically the bittersweet aspect of love. It suggests that despite the inevitable impermanence and transient nature of everything we cherish, including love, people still find solace in experiencing and expressing love. Despite the pain and transitory nature of love's eventual disappearance, there is an undeniable truth in its importance and incomparable beauty that makes it worthwhile, leaving little more that can be said to justify or explain it.

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