Quote by William Butler Yeats

Everything that man esteems Endures a moment or a day. Love's pleasure drives his love away, The painter's brush consumes his dreams.

Everything that man esteems Endures a moment or a day. Love'

Summary

This quote suggests that the things valued by humanity, such as success, pleasure, and dreams, are often fleeting in nature. Despite man's admiration and pursuit of these things, they can quickly diminish or disappear altogether. Love, for instance, may bring pleasure initially, but its intensity or novelty can wane over time. Similarly, an artist's inspiration and imagination can be consumed and exhausted by the act of creation. In essence, this quote highlights the transient nature of human desires and the constant need to seek new sources of fulfillment.

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By William Butler Yeats

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