Quote by William Butler Yeats
You that would judge me, do not judge alone this book or that, come to this hallowed place where my friends' portraits hang and look thereon Ireland's history in their lineaments trace think where man's glory most begins and ends and say my glory was I had such friends.
Summary
In this quote, the author is addressing those who are inclined to judge them. They urge the judge to not base their judgment solely on the author's written work or any other single piece of art, but rather to visit a place where portraits of their friends hang and examine those faces. The author believes that by observing these portraits, one can understand the author's true essence reflected in the collective history of Ireland. Ultimately, the author asserts that their greatest accomplishment and source of glory lies in having such loyal and influential friends.
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