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In A Glass of Cider It seemed I was a mite of sediment…

“In A Glass of Cider It seemed I was a mite of sediment That waited for the bottom to ferment So I could catch a bubble in ascent. I rode up on one till the bubble burst, And when that left me to sink back reversed I was no worse off than I was at first. I'd catch another bubble if I waited. The…” quote by Robert Frost
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“In A Glass of Cider It seemed I was a mite of sediment That waited for the bottom to ferment So I could catch a bubble in ascent. I rode up on one till the bubble burst, And when that left me to sink back reversed I was no worse off than I was at first. I'd catch another bubble if I waited. The thing was to get now and then elated.”

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.

Life offers fleeting moments of joy; patience lets you catch them repeatedly.

In simple terms: Patience brings repeated moments of joy.

Key Takeaway

Practice patience to enjoy life's ups.

Themes

patience joy resilience

Mood

contemplative hopeful

Type

poetic inspirational

When to use this quote

  • career setbacks
  • creative pursuits
  • emotional health

Key Concepts

personal growth mindfulness

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you sustain joy after it fades?
  • What practices nurture patience?
A Different Perspective

Joy may be fleeting, not lasting.

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