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:
“No, in country money, the country scale of gain,
The requisite lift of spirit has never been found....”
—Robert Frost (1874–1963)
“The tower said, ‘One!’
And then a steeple.
They spoke to themselves....”
—Robert Frost (1874–1963)
“If this uncertain age in which we dwell
Were really as dark as I hear sages tell,
And I convinced that they were really sages,
I should not curse myself with it to hell....”
—Robert Frost (1874–1963)
“Something there is that doesn’t love a wall,”
—Robert Frost (1874–1963)
“And of course there must be something wrong
In wanting to silence any song.”
—Robert Frost (1874–1963)