Quote by William Butler Yeats

Nor dread nor hope attend a dying animal a man awaits his end dreading and hoping all.

Nor dread nor hope attend a dying animal a man awaits his en

Summary

This quote expresses the contrasting emotions experienced by animals and humans when facing death. Animals, represented by the dying animal, do not possess the same level of awareness as humans do regarding their impending demise. They approach death without fear or anticipation. On the other hand, humans, portrayed as individuals in anticipation of their own end, experience a duality of emotions. They both dread the idea of dying, fearing the unknown, but also cling to hope, yearning for a positive outcome or afterlife. Thus, this quote highlights the complex and unique emotional experience of human beings when confronted with mortality.

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By William Butler Yeats

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