I never dared be radical when young
For fear it would make me conservative when old.

Robert Frost

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Topic

Radicalism Conservatism Political ideology

Author

Robert Frost

Source

Precaution

Medium

Poem

Language

English

Time

1936 1930s 20th century

Occupation

Poet Writer

From

United States

Authentication Score 3

Citation

Frost, Robert. "Precaution." Poetry Magazine, Apr. 1936.

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The inward gates of a bird are always open.
It does not know how to shut them.
That is the secret of its song,
But whether any man's are ajar is doubtful.

Hugh MacDiarmid

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Topic
Vulnerability

Author

Hugh MacDiarmid
Source
On a Raised Beach
Medium
Poem
Statement Type
Metaphor, analogy and simile
Language
English
Time
1934 1930s 20th century
Authentication Score 3
Citation

MacDiarmid, Hugh. "On a Raised Beach." Stony Limits and Other Poems. Victor Gollancz, 1934.