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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An idea is a feat of association.
Interpretation
What this quote means
An idea comes from connecting different thoughts and concepts creatively.
Robert Frost suggests that generating an idea is not a mere act of isolated thinking but rather a complex process of associating various elements from our knowledge and experiences. It highlights the importance of creativity and connections in the creation of original thoughts.
Themes
IdeaAssociationCreativityThoughtConnection
In practice
Example use cases
In a brainstorming session, you might say, 'As Robert Frost said, an idea is a feat of association, so let's consider how our different perspectives can connect.'
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