Skip to content

Apples Quote by Robert Frost

“For I have had too much Of apple-picking:I am overtired Of the great harvest I myself desired.” quote by Robert Frost
Download Open image
“For I have had too much Of apple-picking:I am overtired Of the great harvest I myself desired.”

Robert Frost

About This Quote

Source Poem: “After Apple‑Picking” by Robert Frost, 1914

Exhaustion follows overindulgence; the speaker is weary after harvesting more than he can enjoy.

In simple terms: Too much work leads to fatigue.

Key Takeaway

Know your limits.

Themes

exhaustion overindulgence reflection

Mood

tired reflective

Type

literary contemplative

When to use this quote

  • farming
  • creative projects
  • personal goals
  • overcommitment

Key Concepts

work satisfaction balance

Questions to Reflect On

  • What have you over‑pursued?
  • How do you recognize when to pause?
A Different Perspective

Even after rest, the desire for more can persist.

3.8 out of 5 (8 ratings)

More by Robert Frost

Explore all 624 Robert Frost quotes

More Apples quotes

Browse all 1,204 Apples quotes