Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson

There are books which take rank in your life with parents and lovers and passionate experiences, so medicinal, so stringent, so revolutionary, so authoritative.

There are books which take rank in your life with parents an

Summary

This quote suggests that there are books that hold immense significance in our lives, comparable to the importance we give to our parents, lovers, and significant experiences. These books are described as "medicinal" in that they heal and enlighten us, "stringent" by setting high standards and demands on our beliefs, "revolutionary" by challenging conventional thinking, and "authoritative" by confidently imparting knowledge. The quote reflects the transformative power of certain books that deeply impact and shape our perspectives, eliciting profound and lasting influences on our lives.

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By Ralph Waldo Emerson

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