Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson

My evening visitors, if they cannot see the clock, should find the time in my face.

My evening visitors, if they cannot see the clock, should fi

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker's expressions and demeanor can indicate the time to visitors, even if there is no visible clock. It implies that the speaker's face reflects the passage of time and might convey emotions, exhaustion, or other subtle clues that indicate the hour of the day. This statement emphasizes the ability of human expressions to serve as an alternative way to discern time.

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