Robert Frost, a renowned American poet, left behind a legacy of beautiful and thought-provoking verses. Here are 20 of his most famous quotes:
- “Two roads diverged in a wood, and I— I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference.”
- “The woods are lovely, dark and deep, But I have promises to keep, And miles to go before I sleep, And miles to go before I sleep.”
- “In three words I can sum up everything I’ve learned about life: it goes on.”
- “Poetry is when an emotion has found its thought and the thought has found words.”
- “I had a lover’s quarrel with the world.”
- “A poem begins in delight and ends in wisdom.”
- “Education is the ability to listen to almost anything without losing your temper or your self-confidence.”
- “Freedom lies in being bold.”
- “The best way out is always through.”
- “The only way around is through.”
- “Forgive, O Lord, my little jokes on Thee, And I’ll forgive Thy great big one on me.”
- “Something we were withholding made us weak Until we found out that it was ourselves We were withholding from our land of living.”
- “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.”
- “Happiness makes up in height for what it lacks in length.”
- “I hold it to be the inalienable right of anybody to go to hell in his own way.”
- “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.”
- “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.”
- “By working faithfully eight hours a day you may eventually get to be boss and work twelve hours a day.”
- “Love is an irresistible desire to be irresistibly desired.”
- “The only way to know how customers see your business is to look at it through their eyes.”
These quotes capture Robert Frost’s unique perspective on life, nature, and the human experience, showcasing his ability to convey profound wisdom in simple yet resonant language.