“Had I the heavens' embroidered cloths,Enwrought with golden and silver light,The blue and the dim and the dark clothsOf night and light and the half light,I would spread the cloths under your feet:But I, being poor, have only my dreams;I have spread my dreams under your feet;Tread softly because you tread on my dreams.”
— William Butler Yeats
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True intimacy isn't about what we own, but the courage to be seen. ✨ "Had I the heavens' embroidered cloths... Tread softly because you tread on my dreams." — W.B. Yeats. Who is someone you have trusted with your most fragile dreams? Tag them below to show your appreciation! ❤️
About this quote
We often feel the heavy weight of inadequacy when we cannot provide the world to those we love. We wish we could wrap our partners, friends, and family in grandeur, offering them the stability and splendor of the heavens. Yet, Yeats reminds us that true intimacy isn't found in material abundance or grand, polished gestures. Instead, the most profound human connections are built on the courage to be vulnerable—to offer the one thing we truly possess: our unfiltered, dreaming selves. This quote serves as a beautiful piece of life advice for anyone navigating the complexities of love and trust. It teaches us that our greatest wealth lies in our sensitivity and our aspirations. To share your dreams with someone is to hand them a piece of your soul, asking them to handle it with care. In a world that often demands strength and perfection, there is immense power in softness. Embrace your vulnerability, honor your dreams, and always tread gently with the hearts of those who have trusted you with theirs.
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