Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson

Evermore in the world is this marvelous balance of beauty and disgust, magnificence and rats

Evermore in the world is this marvelous balance of beauty an

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This quote suggests that in the world, there exists a delicate equilibrium between things that are beautiful and things that are repulsive. It illustrates the coexistence of grandeur and elegance alongside elements that are undesirable or unpleasant, like rats. This statement highlights the diverse and contrasting aspects of life, emphasizing how both the positive and negative elements interact to create a complete and complex reality.

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By Ralph Waldo Emerson

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