Belief 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. Most of the change we think we see in life Is due to truths being in and out of favor. As I sit here, and often times, I wish I could be monarch of a desert land I could devote and dedicate forever To the truths we keep coming back and back to. ––from "The Black Cottage””
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Black Cottage, 1920s (unknown publication)
The quote reflects on how beliefs can regain truth through persistence, suggesting that societal favor shifts truth values and longing for a timeless dedication to enduring truths.
In simple terms: Beliefs may become true again if held long enough; truth changes with popularity.
Key Takeaway
Hold onto core truths despite changing fashions.
Themes
philosophy
truth
perseverance
nostalgia
Mood
contemplative
melancholic
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- academic study of belief
- cultural analysis
- political ideology
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
Epistemology
relativism
temporal truth
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you decide which truths to cling to?
- Can a belief be true without societal acceptance?
A Different Perspective
Truth may be socially constructed, not absolute; persistence doesn't guarantee truth.
