2006-06-23 07:06:22 · 22 answers · asked by Harris 4 in Education & Reference ➔ Quotations
The Robert Frost poem from which this phrase was pulled is an ironic poem. Frost was actually saying the opposite of the title. Fences, for Frost, make poor neighbors.
2006-06-26 04:16:20 · answer #1 · answered by PermDude 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
To me it means what it implies... Good fences, I guess that means one that is sturdy, without holes, and keeps out curiosity. Reminds me of something else... When you're buying a house, you're "buying" the neighbors too... I don't know... it's kind of disturbing.... I don't like fences unless they are intended to keep a family pet from escaping or to keep a child from roaming out into the street, etc. Actually I'm regret that I started to answer this question, oh well...
2006-06-23 07:39:08 · answer #2 · answered by ••Mott•• 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Minding your own business keeps things harmonious between people. The fence is figurative meaning it is not a real fence but a wall of privacy not to be breached....
2006-06-23 07:10:50 · answer #3 · answered by Mac 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's all about creating healthy boundaries, whether actual walls or merely psychological boundaries. It means not butting in and getting over-entangled in your neighbors' private business. It also means not dragging your neighbors into your personal problems. It means distinguishing when it is appropriate to offer help to your neighbors and to ask for it from them, from when it would be innappropriate.
2006-06-23 07:13:37 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If I had a good fence I'd put my neighbor in it - that would be good!
2006-06-23 07:12:13 · answer #5 · answered by atv_grl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A fence marks a boundary, stands its ground, doesn't encroach.
(unless the neighbor encroaches their fence on you-lol!)
In funnier terms: A fence isn't nosey, doesn't mock or imitate, isn't loud noisey, messy or judgmental.
2006-06-23 07:12:52 · answer #6 · answered by kueria 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe it means that people will come around to look at the fence and you can meet people that way.
2006-06-23 10:41:05 · answer #7 · answered by J P 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That Robert Frost had some nosy neighbors that he wanted to keep off his property!
2006-06-24 03:43:35 · answer #8 · answered by oleboys 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it means that setting boundaries helps people get along. You need fences becaus.e people dont particularly like to set boundaries for themselves
2006-06-23 16:29:04 · answer #9 · answered by liberty64 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means keep your distance. Being friendly is all good, but too close for comfort is a real thing.
2006-06-23 07:59:43 · answer #10 · answered by ishotvoltron 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋