Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson

Every man is a channel through which heaven floweth

Every man is a channel through which heaven floweth

Summary

This quote suggests that every individual has the potential to manifest divine qualities and principles in their actions and behavior. It implies that every person has the capacity to serve as a conduit for positive energy or inspiration from a higher power. It highlights the idea that each individual can play a role in bringing forth goodness or benevolence into the world, and that we all have the ability to make a positive impact on others and our surroundings.

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By Ralph Waldo Emerson

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