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Tree at my window, window tree, My sash is lowered when night comes on; But let there never be curtain drawn Between you and me.
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Some spirit to stand simply forth, Heroic in its nakedness, Against the uttermost of earth....
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Far in the pillared dark Thrush music went- Almost like a call to come in To the dark and lament. But no, I was out for stars: I would not come in. I meant not even if asked, And I hadn't been.
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Heaven gives its glimpses only to those not in position to look too close.
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God turned to speak to me (Don't anybody laugh); God found I wasn't there At least not over half.
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The people I want to hear about are the people who take risks.
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The woods are lovely, dark and deep. But I have promises to keep, and miles to go before I sleep.
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He knew a path that wanted walking; He knew a spring that wanted drinking; A thought that wanted further thinking.
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More men die of worry than of work, because more men worry than work.
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There is nothing as mysterious as something clearly seen.
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A successful lawsuit is one worn by a policeman.
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The best way to hate is the worst. 'Tis to find what the hated need, Never mind of what actual worth, And wipe that out of the earth. Let them die of unsatisfied greed....
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You can't get too much winter in the winter.