Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson

Why covet a knowledge of new facts? Day and night, house and garden, a few books, a few actions, serve us as well as would all trades and all spectacles. We are far from having exhausted the significance of the few symbols we use. We can come to use them yet with a terrible simplicity.

Why covet a knowledge of new facts? Day and night, house and

Summary

This quote suggests that there is no need to constantly seek new knowledge and experiences in order to lead a fulfilling life. The speaker implies that one can find contentment in a simple and minimalistic existence, with just a few essential things like a home, a garden, a few books, and a few actions. The emphasis is placed on the idea that one can derive profound meanings and significance from these basic elements, and that there is still much untapped potential in the symbols and resources that already exist in our lives. The quote ultimately promotes the idea of finding beauty in simplicity and cherishing the fundamental aspects of life.

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By Ralph Waldo Emerson

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