Robert Frost

A civilized society

A civilized society is one which tolerates eccentricity to the point of doubtful sanity.
- Robert Frost

Famous Quotes Topics: eccentricity, point, sanity, society


A bank is a place

A bank is a place where they lend you an umbrella in fair weather and ask for it back when it begins to rain.
- Robert Frost

Famous Quotes Topics: bank, place, umbrella, weather


A diplomat is

A diplomat is a man who always remembers a woman’s birthday but never remembers her age.
- Robert Frost

Famous Quotes Topics: age, birthday, diplomat, man, never, woman


The world is full

The world is full of willing people; some willing to work, the rest willing to let them.
- Robert Frost

Famous Quotes Topics: full, people, willing, work, world


Happiness makes up

Happiness makes up in height for what it lacks in length.
- Robert Frost

Famous Quotes Topics: happiness, height, length