Love is an irresistible desire to be irresistibly desired.
Meaning of the quote
This quote by the American poet Robert Frost means that love is a strong, unstoppable feeling that makes you want someone to want you back just as much. It's like a circle - you desire the other person, and you hope they will desire you in return. Love isn't just about wanting someone; it's also about wanting them to want you back.
About Robert Frost
Robert Frost, the renowned American poet, was known for his realistic depictions of rural life and his command of American colloquial speech. He frequently wrote about settings from rural New England in the early 20th century, using them to explore complex social and philosophical themes. Frost was the only poet to receive four Pulitzer Prizes for Poetry and was considered one of the greatest American poets of the 20th century.
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American poet; 4x recipient of Pulitzer Prize for Poetry
A mother takes twenty years to make a man of her boy, and another woman makes a fool of him in twenty minutes.
American poet; 4x recipient of Pulitzer Prize for Poetry
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American poet; 4x recipient of Pulitzer Prize for Poetry
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American poet; 4x recipient of Pulitzer Prize for Poetry
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American poet; 4x recipient of Pulitzer Prize for Poetry
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American poet; 4x recipient of Pulitzer Prize for Poetry
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American poet; 4x recipient of Pulitzer Prize for Poetry
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American poet; 4x recipient of Pulitzer Prize for Poetry
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American poet; 4x recipient of Pulitzer Prize for Poetry
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American poet; 4x recipient of Pulitzer Prize for Poetry
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American poet; 4x recipient of Pulitzer Prize for Poetry
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American poet; 4x recipient of Pulitzer Prize for Poetry
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American poet; 4x recipient of Pulitzer Prize for Poetry
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American poet; 4x recipient of Pulitzer Prize for Poetry
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American poet; 4x recipient of Pulitzer Prize for Poetry
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American poet; 4x recipient of Pulitzer Prize for Poetry
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American poet; 4x recipient of Pulitzer Prize for Poetry
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American poet; 4x recipient of Pulitzer Prize for Poetry
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American poet; 4x recipient of Pulitzer Prize for Poetry
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American poet; 4x recipient of Pulitzer Prize for Poetry
Freedom lies in being bold.
American poet; 4x recipient of Pulitzer Prize for Poetry
I alone of English writers have consciously set myself to make music out of what I may call the sound of sense.
American poet; 4x recipient of Pulitzer Prize for Poetry
The only way round is through.
American poet; 4x recipient of Pulitzer Prize for Poetry
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American poet; 4x recipient of Pulitzer Prize for Poetry
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American poet; 4x recipient of Pulitzer Prize for Poetry
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American poet; 4x recipient of Pulitzer Prize for Poetry
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American poet; 4x recipient of Pulitzer Prize for Poetry
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American poet; 4x recipient of Pulitzer Prize for Poetry
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American poet; 4x recipient of Pulitzer Prize for Poetry
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American poet; 4x recipient of Pulitzer Prize for Poetry
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American poet; 4x recipient of Pulitzer Prize for Poetry
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American poet; 4x recipient of Pulitzer Prize for Poetry
The father is always a Republican toward his son, and his mother’s always a Democrat.
American poet; 4x recipient of Pulitzer Prize for Poetry
By working faithfully eight hours a day you may eventually get to be boss and work twelve hours a day.
American poet; 4x recipient of Pulitzer Prize for Poetry
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American poet; 4x recipient of Pulitzer Prize for Poetry
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American poet; 4x recipient of Pulitzer Prize for Poetry
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American poet; 4x recipient of Pulitzer Prize for Poetry
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American poet; 4x recipient of Pulitzer Prize for Poetry
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American poet; 4x recipient of Pulitzer Prize for Poetry
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American poet; 4x recipient of Pulitzer Prize for Poetry
Forgive, O Lord, my little jokes on Thee, and I’ll forgive Thy great big joke on me.
American poet; 4x recipient of Pulitzer Prize for Poetry
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American poet; 4x recipient of Pulitzer Prize for Poetry
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American poet; 4x recipient of Pulitzer Prize for Poetry
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American poet; 4x recipient of Pulitzer Prize for Poetry
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American poet; 4x recipient of Pulitzer Prize for Poetry
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American poet; 4x recipient of Pulitzer Prize for Poetry
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American poet; 4x recipient of Pulitzer Prize for Poetry
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American poet; 4x recipient of Pulitzer Prize for Poetry
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American poet; 4x recipient of Pulitzer Prize for Poetry
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American poet; 4x recipient of Pulitzer Prize for Poetry
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American poet; 4x recipient of Pulitzer Prize for Poetry
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American poet; 4x recipient of Pulitzer Prize for Poetry
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American poet; 4x recipient of Pulitzer Prize for Poetry
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American poet; 4x recipient of Pulitzer Prize for Poetry
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American poet; 4x recipient of Pulitzer Prize for Poetry
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American poet; 4x recipient of Pulitzer Prize for Poetry
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American poet; 4x recipient of Pulitzer Prize for Poetry
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American poet; 4x recipient of Pulitzer Prize for Poetry
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American poet; 4x recipient of Pulitzer Prize for Poetry
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American poet; 4x recipient of Pulitzer Prize for Poetry
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American poet; 4x recipient of Pulitzer Prize for Poetry
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American poet; 4x recipient of Pulitzer Prize for Poetry
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American poet; 4x recipient of Pulitzer Prize for Poetry
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American poet; 4x recipient of Pulitzer Prize for Poetry
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American poet; 4x recipient of Pulitzer Prize for Poetry
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American poet; 4x recipient of Pulitzer Prize for Poetry
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American poet; 4x recipient of Pulitzer Prize for Poetry
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American poet; 4x recipient of Pulitzer Prize for Poetry
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American poet; 4x recipient of Pulitzer Prize for Poetry
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American poet; 4x recipient of Pulitzer Prize for Poetry
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American poet; 4x recipient of Pulitzer Prize for Poetry
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American poet; 4x recipient of Pulitzer Prize for Poetry
Education doesn’t change life much. It just lifts trouble to a higher plane of regard.
American poet; 4x recipient of Pulitzer Prize for Poetry
Take care to sell your horse before he dies. The art of life is passing losses on.
American poet; 4x recipient of Pulitzer Prize for Poetry
The ear is the only true writer and the only true reader.
American poet; 4x recipient of Pulitzer Prize for Poetry
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American poet; 4x recipient of Pulitzer Prize for Poetry
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American poet; 4x recipient of Pulitzer Prize for Poetry
Poets are like baseball pitchers. Both have their moments. The intervals are the tough things.
American poet; 4x recipient of Pulitzer Prize for Poetry
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American poet; 4x recipient of Pulitzer Prize for Poetry
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American poet; 4x recipient of Pulitzer Prize for Poetry
A liberal is a man too broadminded to take his own side in a quarrel.
American poet; 4x recipient of Pulitzer Prize for Poetry
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American poet; 4x recipient of Pulitzer Prize for Poetry
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American poet; 4x recipient of Pulitzer Prize for Poetry
I would have written of me on my stone: I had a lover’s quarrel with the world.
American poet; 4x recipient of Pulitzer Prize for Poetry
You can be a rank insider as well as a rank outsider.
American poet; 4x recipient of Pulitzer Prize for Poetry
Education is hanging around until you’ve caught on.
American poet; 4x recipient of Pulitzer Prize for Poetry
I never dared to be radical when young for fear it would make me conservative when old.
American poet; 4x recipient of Pulitzer Prize for Poetry
What we live by we die by.
American poet; 4x recipient of Pulitzer Prize for Poetry
Nothing can make injustice just but mercy.
American poet; 4x recipient of Pulitzer Prize for Poetry
Thinking isn’t agreeing or disagreeing. That’s voting.
American poet; 4x recipient of Pulitzer Prize for Poetry
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American poet; 4x recipient of Pulitzer Prize for Poetry