Blades Quote by Robert Frost
“When a friend calls to me from the road And slows his horse to a meaning walk, I don't stand still and look around On all the hills I haven't hoed, And shout from where I am, What is it? No, not as there is a time to talk. I thrust my hoe in the mellow ground, Blade-end up and five feet tall, And plod: I go up to the stone wall For a friendly visit.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Uncollected Poems, 1939
A speaker refuses to pause for idle chatter, choosing instead to work and then visit a friend purposefully.
In simple terms: Focus on work before socializing.
Key Takeaway
Do work, then visit.
Themes
duty
friendship
focus
Mood
thoughtful
reflective
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- farm work
- visiting a neighbor
- balancing labor and social life
Key Concepts
work ethic
time management
intentionality
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance work and social visits?
- When is it right to pause?
A Different Perspective
May neglect spontaneous connections if overly rigid.
