The mind-is not the heart. I may yet live, as I know others live, To wish in vain to let go with the mind- Of cares, at night, to sleep; but nothing tells me That I need learn to let go with the heart.
Robert Frost
Mind And Heart, Emotional Conflict, Reflection, Care, Rest, Balance
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“Nothing is quite honest that is not commercial, but not everything commercial is honest.” Robert Frost
Commercial Honesty, Market Insights, Truth In Business, Honesty, Market, Business
Robert Frost Commercial Honesty, Market Insights, Truth In Business, Honesty, Market, Business“I play better tennis because the court is there.” Robert Frost
Tennis And Court, Effort Inspiration, Motivation, Humor, Presence, Action
Robert Frost Tennis And Court, Effort Inspiration, Motivation, Humor, Presence, Action“I hope to leave behind a few poems it will be hard to get rid of.” Robert Frost
Enduring Poems, Lasting Words, Reflection, Legacy, Creativity, Memory
Robert Frost Enduring Poems, Lasting Words, Reflection, Legacy, Creativity, Memory“The ear is the only true writer and the only true reader.” Robert Frost
Creative Listening, True Understanding, Writing Insight, Listening, Understanding, Writing
Robert Frost Creative Listening, True Understanding, Writing Insight, Listening, Understanding, Writing“The middle of the road is where the white line is – and that’s the worst place to drive.” Robert Frost
Life Balance, Risk Reflection, Cautious Insight, Balance, Risk, Insight
Robert Frost Life Balance, Risk Reflection, Cautious Insight, Balance, Risk, Insight“The only way round is through.” Robert Frost
Way Through, Overcoming Obstacles, Resilience, Reflection, Determination, Strength
Robert Frost Way Through, Overcoming Obstacles, Resilience, Reflection, Determination, Strength“Never discuss the poem you contemplate writing. It’s like turning on the outside spigot. It takes all the pressure off the upstairs bathroom.” Robert Frost
Poetry, Reflection, Writing Process, Creativity, Humor, Insight
Robert Frost Poetry, Reflection, Writing Process, Creativity, Humor, Insight“The test is always how we treat the poor.” Robert Frost
Compassion, Poor, Humanity, Justice, Morality, Care
Robert Frost Compassion, Poor, Humanity, Justice, Morality, Care“My definition of literature would be just this: words that have become deeds.” Robert Frost
Words Into Deeds, Literature Defined, Reflection, Creativity, Action, Impact
Robert Frost Words Into Deeds, Literature Defined, Reflection, Creativity, Action, Impact“They would not find me changed from him they knew – only more sure of all I thought was true.” Robert Frost
Inner Consistency, Personal Growth, Self Assurance, Consistency, Growth, Assurance
Robert Frost Inner Consistency, Personal Growth, Self Assurance, Consistency, Growth, Assurance“Far in the pillared dark Thrush music went- Almost like a call to come in To the dark and lament. But no, I was out for stars: I would not come in. I meant not even if asked, And I hadn’t been.” Robert Frost
Thrush Music, Star Quest, Reflective Refusal, Poetic Imagery, Darkness Themes, Personal Resolve
Robert Frost Thrush Music, Star Quest, Reflective Refusal, Poetic Imagery, Darkness Themes, Personal Resolve“The first thing I do in any town I come to is ask if it has a bookstore.” Robert Frost
Bookstore Search, Love For Books, Traveler’s Habit, Bookstore, Books, Habit
Robert Frost Bookstore Search, Love For Books, Traveler’s Habit, Bookstore, Books, Habit“There are few sorrows, however poignant, in which a good income is of no avail.” Robert Frost
Income Relief, Sorrow Dynamics, Life Comforts, Financial Wisdom, Emotional Truths, Poignant Realities
Robert Frost Income Relief, Sorrow Dynamics, Life Comforts, Financial Wisdom, Emotional Truths, Poignant Realities“Here are your waters and your watering place. Drink and be whole again beyond confusion.” Robert Frost
Waters And Place, Wholeness Found, Healing, Reflection, Peace, Renewal
Robert Frost Waters And Place, Wholeness Found, Healing, Reflection, Peace, Renewal“I would not come in. I meant not even if asked, And I hadn’t been.” Robert Frost
Deliberate Reclusion, Personal Choice, Quiet Resolve, Reclusion, Choice, Resolve
Robert Frost Deliberate Reclusion, Personal Choice, Quiet Resolve, Reclusion, Choice, Resolve“You can be a rank insider as well as a rank outsider.” Robert Frost
Contrasting Roles, Dual Identities, Insider Outsider, Contrast, Roles, Identity
Robert Frost Contrasting Roles, Dual Identities, Insider Outsider, Contrast, Roles, Identity“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.” Robert Frost
Woods, Promises, Journey, Reflection, Depth, Commitment
Robert Frost Woods, Promises, Journey, Reflection, Depth, Commitment“The nearest friends can go With anyone to death, comes so far short They might as well not try to go at all.” Robert Frost
Limit Of Friendship, Death Boundaries, Emotional Distance, Friends, Death, Distance
Robert Frost Limit Of Friendship, Death Boundaries, Emotional Distance, Friends, Death, Distance