Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson

The roses under my window make no reference to former roses or better ones; they are what they are; they exist with God today. There is no time to them. There is simply the rose; it is perfect in every moment of its existence.

The roses under my window make no reference to former roses

Summary

This quote emphasizes the idea of living in the present moment and appreciating things for what they are. It suggests that the roses outside the speaker's window do not concern themselves with comparisons or expectations, but simply exist in their own perfection within the realm of God's creation. It implies that like the roses, we should strive to embrace the present and recognize the beauty and perfection in each fleeting moment.

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