Abandon Quote by Robert Frost
“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.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: "The Road Not Taken", 1916
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.
