There never was any heart truly great and generous, that was not also tender and compassionate.
Robert Frost
I love the poetry of Robert Frost, and this quote gives us yet another look, into the heart and thinking of the poet. There have been many great people of history, but all too often, the people that were called great, were people of war, or that loved war. I love this quote, because I think Frost was saying true greatness is connected to generosity, and that this greatness and generosity, come from, or come out of, a heart of tenderness and compassion.
And let’s not forget that there is a huge difference between weakness and compassion. In fact, a person that is compassionate is incredibly strong. There is nothing more powerful on earth, than love. It takes great strength to forgive someone that hates you. To have tenderness, and compassion for that same person, takes amazing strength, and is one of the most important battles you will ever face.
Never let hatred rule over you. Break the throne of hatred, by responding in the opposite way, with tenderness, and compassion. That is what true greatness is all about.
Peace.
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I love Frost! Thanks for sharing. ☺️
Thank you Georgetteann! Me too! Peace and blessings to you.
And to you as well!
Beautiful words!
Thank you my friend! Your comments are a great blessing. Have a wonderful Sunday. And peace!
Thanks for sharing this wonderful quote, I love Robert Frost’s poetry, they have a lasting impression. Awesome post my friend.
Thank you Kabir! I love your comments. Yes Robert Frost is amazing. Peace and blessings to you.
You’re most welcome dear friend, blessings to you too.
Absolutely, there is a hug difference between weakness and compassion. You explained that so beautifull and heartfelt. Love is the greatest power and the only energy that will remain in the end. Hatred kills itself, but love unfolds.
Awesome! Thank you for these beautiful comments. Yes so true, and I love your term “the greatest power”. Peace and blessings to you Erika!
Awh, your replies are always a blessing itself, thank you, Nicodemas 🙂
You are on your way to
Wow, what a wonderful compliment. I am humbled and blessed. Thank you, and thank you for being here. Peace and blessings to you.
Beautiful quote and beautiful interpretation 🙂 so simple it is to love yet people chose the harder one 😦 …thanks for sharing this one 🙂
Thank you NJ for your awesome comments! I really appreciate you reading. Peace and blessings to you.
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have not read English poetry much but loved the few works of Robert Frost I read.
He is a great one to read. Thank you Sharmishtha. Peace.
I’ve loved his writings since my high-school years… he still rules and rocks! 🙂
Yes he does! Thanks Melanie, have a great week, and peace.
I love Frost too and I love this quote. You explained it so nicely Nico , it accentuates the feel to try to follow this idea 🙂
Thank you Ady! I really appreciate your wonderful comments. Peace!