Quote by William Butler Yeats

But I, being poor, have only my dreams I have spread my dreams under your feet Tread softly because you tread on my dreams.

But I, being poor, have only my dreams I have spread my drea

Summary

This quote, taken from W.B. Yeats' poem "He Wishes for the Cloths of Heaven," conveys the vulnerability of someone with limited resources and aspirations. The speaker acknowledges their poverty and the inability to achieve material greatness. Instead, they have invested their hopes and dreams into something intangible but deeply personal. They implore others to be respectful and cautious, as these dreams are fragile and easily shattered. The quote speaks to the power of dreams in the face of adversity and serves as a plea for empathy and understanding.

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By William Butler Yeats

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