Consolation
Topics: classic
O but there is wisdom In what the sages said; But stretch that body for a while And lay down that head Till I have told the sages Where man is comforted. How could passion run so deep Had I never thought That the crime of being born Blackens all our lot? But where the crime's committed The crime can be forgot.
AI analysis available. Enable JavaScript to interact.
About this line
"O but there is wisdom..."
This evocative piece by William Butler Yeats, titled "Consolation", represents a masterful exploration of classic. The lines capture a profound emotional resonance... ### Why We Love This Line At Linespedia, we believe that poetry is the ultimate sanctuary for the soul...