Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson

I like a church, I like a cowl, I love a prophet of the soul, And on my heart monastic aisles Fall like sweet strains or pensive smiles; Yet not for all his faith can see, Would I that cowled churchman be. Why should the vest on him allure, Which I could not on me endure?


I like a church, I like a cowl, I love a prophet of the soul

Summary

This quote expresses the speaker's appreciation for religious aspects such as churches, cowls, and prophets that inspire a sense of tranquility in their heart. However, despite this admiration for spiritual sentiments, the speaker rejects the idea of becoming a monk or a "cowled churchman." They question why the allure of the vestments appeals to others when they personally could not bear to wear them. The quote encapsulates the speaker's respect for spirituality while asserting their individuality and questioning conformity to traditional religious institutions.

By Ralph Waldo Emerson
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