21 quotes

Robert Frost

1874 - 1963

Robert Frost was an American poet who is renowned for his depictions of rural life and the New England landscape. He is known for his mastery of American colloquial speech and traditional verse forms, winning four Pulitzer Prizes for Poetry during his lifetime. Frost's works, such as "The Road Not Taken" and "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening," have left a lasting impact on American literature.

  1. Hell is a half-filled auditorium.

    Robert FrostI have heard him say mockingly that hell was a half-filled auditorium
  2. The best way out is always through.

    Robert FrostA Servant to Servants, North of Boston, 1914
  3. Freedom lies in being bold.

    Robert FrostPeople … will tell you that freedom lies in being cautious. Freedom lies in being bold
  4. I always entertain great hopes.

    Robert FrostThe Later Years, 1938-1963, page 281, 1996
  5. In three words I can sum up everything I've learned about life: it goes on.

    Robert FrostThis Week Magazine, Robert Frost's Secret by Ray Josephs, September 1954