Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson

Culture is one thing and varnish is another.

Culture is one thing and varnish is another.

Summary

This quote suggests that culture and varnish, although related, are different things altogether. Culture refers to the shared beliefs, values, and practices of a society or a group, while varnish can be seen as a superficial or artificial layer added to enhance or modify the appearance. In other words, culture is genuine and deeply rooted, representing the essence of a community, while varnish refers to surface-level modifications that may distort or mask the true nature of something.

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By Ralph Waldo Emerson

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