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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…” quote by Robert Frost
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“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.”

Robert Frost

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.

Key Takeaway

Practice patience to enjoy life's ups.

Themes

patience joy resilience

Mood

contemplative hopeful

Type

poetic inspirational

When to use this quote

  • career setbacks
  • creative pursuits
  • emotional health

Key Concepts

personal growth mindfulness

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you sustain joy after it fades?
  • What practices nurture patience?
A Different Perspective

Joy may be fleeting, not lasting.

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