O when may it suffice? That is heaven's part, our part To murmur name upon name.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Yeats suggests that timing is up to heaven, while humans can only pray by repeating names.
- In plain terms
- We cannot know when things are enough, so we just keep praying.
- What can you take from it?
- Accept that timing is beyond our control.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When do you know to stop asking?
- How do you find peace in waiting?
Another view
It assumes a belief in divine timing which may not resonate with everyone.
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