Robert Frost
Robert Lee Frost (March 26, 1874 – January 29, 1963) was an American poet. He is highly regarded for his realistic depictions of rural life and his command of American colloquial speech. His work frequently employed settings from rural life in New England in the early twentieth century, using them to examine complex social and philosophical themes. One of the most popular and critically respected American poets of his generation, Frost was honored frequently during his lifetime, receiving four Pulitzer Prizes for Poetry.
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Famous quotes by robert frost:
“‘... You ought to have seen how it looked in the rain,
The fruit mixed with water in layers of leaves,
Like two kinds of jewels, a vision for thieves.’”
—Robert Frost (1874–1963)
“A darkness out of Asia that had crossed
Old Attic grace and Spartan discipline
With violence.”
—Robert Frost (1874–1963)
“I fail to see what fun, what satisfaction
A God can find in laughing at how badly
Men fumble at the possibilities....”
—Robert Frost (1874–1963)
“We dance round in a ring and suppose,
But the Secret sits in the middle and knows.”
—Robert Frost (1874–1963)