Quote by W.B. Yeats

I will arise and go now, for always night and day I hear lake water lapping...I hear it in the deep heart's core.

I will arise and go now, for always night and day I hear lak

Summary

This quote, from William Butler Yeats' poem "The Lake Isle of Innisfree," reflects the longing for solace and tranquility. The speaker expresses a desire to leave the hustle and bustle of daily life behind and retreat to a peaceful and idyllic island. The constant sound of lake water lapping serves as a metaphor for the speaker's deep yearning for this place of inner calm and restoration, highlighting the profound longing embedded within the depths of their soul.

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Yeats Inspirational Poetry Quotes

By W.B. Yeats

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