Quote by Robert Frost

Why abandon a belief merely because it ceases to be true? Cling to it long enough and... it will turn true again, for so it goes. Most of the change we think we see in life is due to truths being in and out of favor.

Why abandon a belief merely because it ceases to be true? Cl

Summary

This quote challenges the conventional idea of abandoning beliefs once they are proven false. It suggests that if a belief is held onto persistently, it may eventually become true again as societal preferences and opinions shift. It implies that much of the perceived change in life is a result of truths fluctuating in popularity, rather than inherent objective shifts. This quote prompts reflection on the nature of beliefs, highlighting the potential for subjective truths and the ever-changing dynamics that influence our understanding of the world.

By Robert Frost

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