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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If one by one we counted people out
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote suggests that every individual counts, and dismissing anyone diminishes the overall value of a community.
Robert Frost's quote reflects on the importance of each individual in a collective society. The idea of counting people out signifies the consequences of overlooking or rejecting certain individuals, which can lead to a loss of potential and unity among a community. It serves as a reminder to recognize and value each person, as every contribution matters in the larger context of life.
Themes
IndividualityCommunityValueTogethernessAcceptance
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about inclusivity, one might say, 'As Robert Frost reminds us, if one by one we counted people out, we diminish our collective strength.'
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