Quote by William Butler Yeats

The creations of a great writer are little more than the moods and passions of his own heart, given surnames and Christian names, and sent to walk the earth.

The creations of a great writer are little more than the moo

Summary

This quote asserts that the works of a skilled writer are essentially the writer's own emotions and feelings personified and given identities in the form of characters. It suggests that writers' creations are an expression of their innermost thoughts and sentiments, which are then released into the world through storytelling. The quote implies that writing is a deeply personal art form, as it allows writers to externalize and share their inner worlds with others.

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By William Butler Yeats

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