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Robert Frost

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Robert Frost (1874–1963) was an American poet known for his realistic depictions of rural New England life and his command of colloquial speech. Four-time winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry, Frost is among the most popular and critically acclaimed poets in American history. Lines from poems like "The Road Not Taken" have become part of the cultural fabric.

“Education is hanging around until you've caught on.”

— Robert Frost

Education

All Quotes by Robert Frost

“Forgive, O Lord, my little jokes on Thee, and I'll forgive Thy great big joke on me.”

— Robert Frost

Great

“It's a funny thing that when a man hasn't anything on earth to worry about, he goes off and gets married.”

— Robert Frost

Funny

“If you don't know how great this country is, I know someone who does Russia.”

— Robert Frost

Great

“Modern poets talk against business, poor things, but all of us write for money. Beginners are subjected to trial by market.”

— Robert Frost

Business

“I often say of George Washington that he was one of the few in the whole history of the world who was not carried away by power.”

— Robert Frost

History

“I'd just as soon play tennis with the net down.”

— Robert Frost

Sports

“Always fall in with what you're asked to accept. Take what is given, and make it over your way. My aim in life has always been to hold my own with whatever's going. Not against: with.”

— Robert Frost

Life

“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.”

— Robert Frost

Morning

“The reason why worry kills more people than work is that more people worry than work.”

— Robert Frost

Work

“By working faithfully eight hours a day you may eventually get to be boss and work twelve hours a day.”

— Robert Frost

Work

“There never was any heart truly great and generous, that was not also tender and compassionate.”

— Robert Frost

Great

“A poem begins in delight and ends in wisdom.”

— Robert Frost

Wisdom

“Love is an irresistible desire to be irresistibly desired.”

— Robert Frost

Love

“Freedom lies in being bold.”

— Robert Frost

Freedom

“A poet never takes notes. You never take notes in a love affair.”

— Robert Frost

Love

“Humor is the most engaging cowardice.”

— Robert Frost

Humor

“Poetry is when an emotion has found its thought and the thought has found words.”

— Robert Frost

Poetry

“The best way out is always through.”

— Robert Frost

Best

“Take care to sell your horse before he dies. The art of life is passing losses on.”

— Robert Frost

Art

“The only certain freedom's in departure.”

— Robert Frost

Freedom