Quote by William Butler Yeats, from An Ac

Grant me an old man's frenzy, Myself must I remakeTill I am Timon and LearOr that William BlakeWho beat upon the wallTill Truth obeyed his call;A mind Michael Angelo knewThat can pierce the clouds,Or inspired by frenzyShake the dead in their shrouds;Forgotten else by mankind,An old man's eagle mind.

Grant me an old man's frenzy, Myself must I remakeTill I am

Summary

This quote emphasizes the desire for a passionate and transformative mindset. The reference to "Timon and Lear" from Shakespeare's plays highlights the need for an intense and profound personal change. Comparisons to William Blake and his persistence until truth responds, as well as to Michael Angelo's visionary mind, suggest an eagerness to transcend limitations. The quote implies that only through an old man's mature and focused madness can one reach extraordinary levels of creativity and understanding; otherwise, one may risk being forgotten by humanity.

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By William Butler Yeats, from An Ac

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