Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson

Men admire the man who can organize their wishes and thoughts in stone and wood and steel and brass.

Men admire the man who can organize their wishes and thought

Summary

This quote suggests that people have a tendency to appreciate and look up to individuals who possess the skill to manifest their desires and ideas into tangible forms using materials like stone, wood, steel, and brass. It implies a certain admiration for those who have the ability to take abstract concepts and transform them into physical realities, displaying prowess in craftsmanship or architecture. This ability is seen as a valuable and admirable quality, suggesting that the skill of creating something concrete out of intangible thoughts and wishes is highly regarded by others.

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Men Man Wishes Steel

By Ralph Waldo Emerson

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