Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson

'Tis pedantry to estimate nations by the census, or by square miles of land, or other than by their importance to the mind of the time

'Tis pedantry to estimate nations by the census, or by squar

Summary

This quote suggests that measuring the worth of nations based on statistical data like population or land size is a narrow-minded and irrelevant approach. Instead, it argues that a nation's significance should be determined by its cultural, intellectual, or societal impact at a given period. The quote challenges the idea of using quantitative indicators alone to assess the value or relevance of a nation, emphasizing the importance of considering intangible elements such as ideas, artistic contributions, or collective consciousness.

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