Friday, December 18, 2015

A quote by Robert Frost


Two roads diverged in a wood, and I—I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference. 

By Robert Frost


This quote has a special meaning which has been shortened to saying "I took the road less traveled".  It means (to me) that we should not go down the path others chose.  We must not go down the path that is easy.  Instead we must forge our way under our own power and authority.  In short we have command over our own destiny and thus we must make our own decisions on how to move forward in life.  

As to the part of the quote where Frost says "that has made all the difference".  It is because Frost was able to mold and shape himself in a way he wanted.  He was not held down by other people's beliefs and ideas, but instead he made his own decisions and thus need not regret what he has done or where he has been as every success and failure was his and his alone, and thus all was an experience that made Frost a better person.


So my readers, make your own decisions believe what you want to believe in.  Let no one choose your destiny.  And finally, know that all successes and failures you experience are yours alone and that they shape you and make you into a better person.  Learn from those experiences and make yourself into the person you feel you were destined to be.


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