Robert FrostThey are dragged to the withered bracken by the load, And they seem not to break; though once they are bowed So low for long, they never right themselves.
About This Quote
While we may think we are strong or powerful enough to take anything that comes our way, but in reality, we are weak and fragile. Our frailty is often the cause of our downfall. However, it should not be up to anyone else but ourselves to decide whether we will go down or rise above.
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