Nadia Janice BrownFear is a bird that refuses to fly, and each time she neglects to use her wings, she consents to the slow death of her destiny.
About This Quote
The quote, “Fear is a bird that refuses to fly, and each time she neglects to use her wings, she consents to the slow death of her destiny,” was written by the poet William Butler Yeats. He was referring to the feelings of fear that many people experience in their lives. Feelings of fear can obviously be a serious affliction that is difficult to rise above. Yeats was also writing about the way in which fear can be used against us, particularly in our daily lives.
This idea is quite clear in his poem, though not stated directly. Fear can keep you from doing things you want to do. Or it can keep you from doing things you should do.
It can prevent you from taking steps towards your goals. If you are afraid of something, you will sometimes let it hold you back or prevent you from doing what needs to be done. You might even allow it to convince you that there’s no point in trying at all.
When these emotions take on this life-altering potential, it’s important that we recognize what they are and the damage they can cause.
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