Top 10 most inspiring quotes by Edwin Arlington Robinson
- And thus we all are nighing The truth we fear to know: Death will end our crying For friends that come and go.
- Two kinds of gratitude: The sudden kind we feel for what we take; the larger kind we feel for what we give.
- And thus we all are nighing The truth we fear to know: Death will end our crying For friends that come and go.
- For when a woman is left too much alone, sooner or later she begins to think; and no man knows what then she may discover.
- To some will come a time when change itself is beauty, if not heaven.
- Pity is like a knife, sometimes, and it may pierce one who employs it more shrewdly than the victim it would save.
- I cannot find my way: there is no star In all the shrouded heavens anywhere
- The world is not a prison house, but a kind of spiritual kindergarten where millions of of bewildered infants are trying to spell God with the wrong blocks.
- Language that tells us, through a more or less emotional reaction, something that can not be said.
- I don’t say what God is, but a name That somehow answers us when we are driven To feel and think how little we have to do With what we are.
Edwin Arlington Robinson (1869–1935) was an influential American poet acclaimed for his introspective and often melancholic verse. Born in Head Tide, Maine, he spent much of his life in the small town of Gardiner. Despite struggling with personal challenges and financial difficulties, Robinson’s dedication to his craft led him to become a prominent figure in American literature.
Robinson’s poetry is characterized by its exploration of the human psyche, societal disquiet, and the complexities of life. His collection “The Children of the Night” (1897) garnered attention, but it was “Tristram” (1927) that won him the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry, celebrating his mastery of narrative and psychological insight. His works often feature vivid character studies and dark themes, illuminated by his keen understanding of human motivations and emotions.
Robinson’s influence extended beyond his own poems. He was a mentor to aspiring writers, most notably poet and playwright Robert Frost. Frost’s success revitalized interest in Robinson’s work, contributing to his recognition as a significant literary figure. Robinson’s legacy lies in his ability to convey the intricacies of the human experience through skillful verse, ultimately leaving an indelible mark on American poetry.
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