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W.B. Yeats

W. B. Yeats (1865–1939) was an Irish poet and playwright who led the Irish Literary Revival and received the 1923 Nobel Prize in Literature. The line "Tread softly because you tread on my dreams." appears in his poem "Aedh Wishes for the Cloths of Heaven" and reflects themes of love, mysticism, and national identity.

Quotes: 2

Quotes by W.B. Yeats

It takes more courage to examine the dark corners of your own soul than it does for a soldier to fight on a battlefield. — W. B. Yeats

The Bravery of Facing One’s Inner Darkness

Yeats reframes courage by shifting it from the public world of visible action to the private world of self-confrontation. At first glance, the battlefield seems the ultimate test of bravery because it involves physical d...

Created on: 5/11/2026

Tread Softly Because You Tread on My Dreams - W.B. Yeats

This quote suggests that dreams are fragile and should be treated with great care. It underlines the vulnerability of personal aspirations and visions.

Created on: 6/7/2024