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William Butler Yeats
William Butler Yeats (1865–1939) was an Irish poet, dramatist, and one of the foremost figures of 20th-century literature. He co-founded the Abbey Theatre, was awarded the 1923 Nobel Prize in Literature, and his work blends Irish nationalism, symbolism, and mysticism.
Quotes: 4
Quotes by William Butler Yeats
Think Deeply, Speak Clearly to Everyone
Yeats’s counsel draws a bright line between discovery and delivery: keep the rigor of a sage, but let your words walk comfortably among ordinary listeners. This is not an invitation to dilute ideas; rather, it is a deman...
Created on: 10/3/2025
Happiness as Growth: Beyond Pleasure or Virtue
William Butler Yeats departs from traditional understandings of happiness by asserting that it is not rooted in virtue, pleasure, or any single fixed aspect of existence. Instead, he argues that happiness derives from on...
Created on: 5/16/2025
Do Not Wait to Strike Till the Iron Is Hot; But Make It Hot by Striking - William Butler Yeats
This quote emphasizes the importance of taking proactive actions instead of waiting for ideal conditions. By taking initiative, one can create opportunities rather than waiting for them to appear.
Created on: 6/19/2024
Do Not Wait to Strike Till the Iron Is Hot; but Make It Hot by Striking - William Butler Yeats
This quote emphasizes the importance of taking initiative rather than waiting for perfect conditions. It suggests that we should act to create opportunities rather than passively waiting for them to arise.
Created on: 6/19/2024