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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When I was young, I was so interested in baseball that my family was afraid I'd waste my life and be a pitcher. Later they were afraid I'd waste my life and be a poet. They were right.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote reflects on the tension between passion and practicality as the speaker navigates between two seemingly unproductive pursuits.
In this quote, Robert Frost discusses the conflict between societal expectations and personal passions. His family was concerned that his deep interest in baseball and later poetry would lead him to a life devoid of practicality and success. Ultimately, he suggests that the pursuits they worried about have intrinsic value, and perhaps there was wisdom in following what one truly loves, despite what others might think.
Themes
BaseballPoetryPassionLifeFamily
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about pursuing passions, I would use this quote to illustrate the importance of following one's interests despite external pressures.
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