I balanced all, brought all to mind, the years to come seemed waste of breath, a waste of breath the years behind, in balance with this life, this death.
More Quotes from William Butler Yeats:
Those that I fight I do not hate, those that I guard I do not love.William Butler Yeats
Much did I rage when young, Being by the world oppressed, But now with flattering tongue It speeds the parting guest.
William Butler Yeats
Was it for this the wild geese spread The gray wing upon every tide For this that all that blood was shed, For this. Edward Fitzgerald died, And Robert Emmet and Wolfe Tone, All that delirium of the brave Romantic Ireland's dead and gone, It's with O'Leary in the grave.
William Butler Yeats
Hurrah for revolution and more cannon-shot A beggar upon horseback lashes a beggar on foot. Hurrah for revolution and cannon come again The beggars have changed places, but the lash goes on.
William Butler Yeats
In courtesy I'd have her chiefly learned Hearts are not had as a gift but hearts are earned.
William Butler Yeats
Readers Who Like This Quotation Also Like:
Based on Topics: Balance Quotes, Death & Dying Quotes, Life Quotes, Mind QuotesThis has not been a legislative process worthy of the Senate. Members of the Judiciary Committee, as I just said, were implored to save their amendments for the floor. Then, when we got here, we were told no amendments could be accepted.
Russ Feingold
I have disassociated myself from that book.
Uta Hagen
I've made a decision and now I must face the consequences.
J. Michael Straczynski