You that would judge me, do not judge alone this b...

Who said "You that would judge me, do not judge alone this b... "?

"You that would judge me, do not judge alone this b... " is one of a famous quotes by William Butler Yeats. Complete quote is as follows;
"You that would judge me, do not judge alone this book or that, come to this hallowed place where my friends' portraits hang and look thereon Ireland's history in their lineaments trace think where man's glory most begins and ends and say my glory was I had such friends."

What is "You that would judge me, do not judge alone this b... "?

"You that would judge me, do not judge alone this book or that, come to this hallowed place where my friends' portraits hang and look thereon Ireland's history in their lineaments trace think where man's glory most begins and ends and say my glory was I had such friends." This is a quote by William Butler Yeats which is about Alone & History. He is known to have been associated with numerous other thought provoking quotes on these topics like;

• What is the worst of woes that wait on age? What stamps the wrinkle deeper on the brow? To view each loved one blotted from life's page, And be alone on earth, as I am now.
• Legend: A lie that has attained the dignity of age.

What does "You that would judge me, do not judge alone this b... " mean?

This quote is primarily about History although it also includes other themes like Alone & History. It is attributed to William Butler Yeats. Complete quote is as follows;
"You that would judge me, do not judge alone this book or that, come to this hallowed place where my friends' portraits hang and look thereon Ireland's history in their lineaments trace think where man's glory most begins and ends and say my glory was I had such friends."