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For, dear me, why abandon a belief, Merely because it…

“For, dear me, why abandon a belief, Merely because it ceases to be true, Cling to it long enough, and not a doubt, It will turn true again, for so it goes.” quote by Robert Frost
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“For, dear me, why abandon a belief, Merely because it ceases to be true, Cling to it long enough, and not a doubt, It will turn true again, for so it goes.”

Robert Frost

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Suggests belief can become true through persistence; truth is fluid.

In simple terms: Persist to make beliefs real.

Key Takeaway

Maintain belief despite doubt.

Themes

belief truth persistence philosophy

Mood

contemplative hopeful

Type

philosophical literary

When to use this quote

  • personal convictions
  • scientific research
  • political movements

Key Concepts

epistemology psychology willpower

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you test the validity of a belief?
  • When has persistence changed your reality?
A Different Perspective

Risk of self‑deception or denial.

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