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No orchard's the worse for the wintriest storm; But one…

“No orchard's the worse for the wintriest storm; But one thing about it, it mustn't get warm. "How often already you've had to be told, Keep cold, young orchard. Good-bye and keep cold. Dread fifty above more than fifty below." I have to be gone for a season or so.” quote by Robert Frost
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““No orchard's the worse for the wintriest storm; But one thing about it, it mustn't get warm. "How often already you've had to be told, Keep cold, young orchard. Good-bye and keep cold. Dread fifty above more than fifty below." I have to be gone for a season or so.””

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.

A metaphorical warning about staying cold in harsh conditions

In simple terms: Stay resilient in adversity

Key Takeaway

Maintain composure under pressure

Themes

resilience adversity temperature

Mood

thoughtful cautious

Type

philosophical advice

When to use this quote

  • cold climates
  • emotional challenges
  • stress management

Key Concepts

metaphor psychological endurance

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does staying "cold" affect relationships?
  • When is emotional distance protective?
A Different Perspective

Coldness can hinder emotional warmth

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