Ascent Quote by Robert Frost
“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.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: “A Glass of Cider” (hypothetical), 1960
Life offers fleeting moments of joy; patience lets you catch them repeatedly.
In simple terms: Patience brings repeated moments of joy.
Practice patience to enjoy life's ups.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- career setbacks
- creative pursuits
- emotional health
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you sustain joy after it fades?
- What practices nurture patience?
Joy may be fleeting, not lasting.