Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson

You shall have joy, or you shall have power, said God; you shall not have both

You shall have joy, or you shall have power, said God; you s

Summary

This quote suggests that God puts a limitation on possessing both joy and power. It implies that one cannot fully experience and enjoy the benefits of both simultaneously. In other words, in order to obtain power, one may have to sacrifice or compromise their joy, and vice versa. It highlights the idea that there are often trade-offs or choices to be made when it comes to pursuing different aspects of life, and that one cannot have everything at once.

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By Ralph Waldo Emerson

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