"By working faithfully eight hours a day you may eventually get to be boss and work twelve hours a day."
About Robert Frost
Robert Frost — Life and Legacy
Robert Frost, an influential American poet, is celebrated for his ability to capture the essence of rural life and the complexities of human emotions. His work often reflects a deep engagement with nature, exploring themes such as choice, solitude, and the passage of time. In 'The Road Not Taken,' Frost illustrates the weight of decisions, suggesting that the paths we choose shape our identities and destinies. This exploration of choice is not merely about the roads we take, but also about the regrets and reflections that accompany those choices. Frost's poetry often reveals an inner tension, particularly in works like 'Mending Wall,' where he examines the paradox of boundaries in relationships. The famous line 'Good fences make good neighbors' prompts readers to consider the balance between connection and separation, highlighting the complexities of human interaction. His use of natural imagery serves as a powerful metaphor for personal struggles, inviting readers to reflect on their own experiences. The relevance of Frost's quotes endures in contemporary discourse, as they resonate with the emotional and existential dilemmas faced by individuals today. His ability to articulate the intricacies of the human condition ensures that his work remains a vital part of literary discussions, encouraging readers to ponder their own choices and the nature of their relationships.
Quote collection
Robert Frost quotes (page 1 of 24)
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"In three words I can sum up everything I've learned about life: it goes on."
"The best way out is always through."
"Two roads diverged in a wood and I - I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference."
"But I have promises to keep, and miles to go before I sleep, and miles to go before I sleep."
"Half the world is composed of people who have something to say and can't, and the other half who have nothing to say and keep on saying it."
"Live life like its the last breath you take for that breath is the whole essence of living, the little things in life are what connects us to all the big things we live for"
"Education is the ability to listen to almost anything without losing your temper or your self-confidence."
"A diplomat is a man who always remembers a woman's birthday but never remembers her age."
"Before I built a wall I'd ask to know what I was walling in or walling out."
"Poetry is when an emotion has found its thought and the thought has found words."
"Forgive me my nonsense, as I also forgive the nonsense of those that think they talk sense."
"If we couldn't laugh we would all go insane."
"Freedom lies in being bold."
"I hold it to be the inalienable right of anybody to go to hell in his own way."
"A mother takes twenty years to make a man of her boy, and another woman makes a fool of him in twenty minutes."
"The figure a poem makes. It begins in delight and ends in wisdom... in a clarification of life - not necessarily a great clarification, such as sects and cults are founded on, but in a momentary stay against confusion."
"The brain is a wonderful organ; it starts working the moment you get up in the morning and does not stop until you get into the office."
"I end not far from my going forth By picking the faded blue Of the last remaining aster flower To carry again to you."
"Nature is always hinting at us. It hints over and over again. And suddenly we take the hint."