Two such as you with such a master speed, cannot be parted nor be swept away, from one another once you are agreed, that life is only life forevermore, together wing to wing and oar to oar.
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Ah, when to the heart of man Was it ever less than a treason To go with the drift of things, To yield with a grace to reason, And bow and accept the end Of a love or a season?
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote reflects on the complexity of love and the acceptance of its impermanence.
Robert Frost's quote captures the poignant nature of love, suggesting that it is a form of betrayal to resist the natural flow of emotions and circumstances. He emphasizes the importance of accepting the end of romantic love or a period in life with grace, acknowledging that change is an inherent part of the human experience.
Themes
LoveAcceptanceChangeEmotionHeartbreak
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about the challenges of relationships, I might say, 'As Robert Frost once reflected, it’s a grace to accept the end of a love or a season.'
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