Bans Quote by Sam Walter Foss
“Let me live in my house by the side of the road, Where the race of men go by; They are good, they are bad; they are weak, they are strong, Wise, foolish,--so am I; Then why should I sit in the scorner's seat, Or hurl the cynic's ban? Let me live in my house by the side of the road, And be a friend to man.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: “The House by the Side of the Road” by Sam Walter Foss, 1900
The speaker asks to live simply, observing all of humanity without judgment, and to be a friend to everyone.
In simple terms: Live simply, accept all, be friendly.
Key Takeaway
Embrace humility and kindness.
Themes
humility
acceptance
friendship
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- daily interactions
- community service
- neighborhood watch
- volunteering
Key Concepts
human nature
nonjudgment
compassion
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance acceptance with self‑care?
- What does “friend to man” mean to you?
A Different Perspective
May overlook personal boundaries in trying to please everyone.
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