Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson

A character is like an acrostic or Alexandrian stanza; read it forward, backward, or across, it still spells the same thing.

A character is like an acrostic or Alexandrian stanza; read

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This quote suggests that a person's character is consistent and unchanging, similar to an acrostic or Alexandrian stanza. Regardless of how one approaches it - whether reading it forward, backward, or across - the essence of their character remains the same. In other words, a person's true nature and values can be seen from multiple angles, emphasizing the importance of authenticity and integrity.

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