Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson

Is the acorn better than the oak which is its fullness and completion?

Is the acorn better than the oak which is its fullness and c

Summary

This quote poses a rhetorical question that encourages one to contemplate the idea of growth and development. It challenges the notion of whether something in its initial state, represented by the acorn, is superior or inferior to its eventual mature form, symbolized by the oak tree. The inquiry invites reflection on the value of both beginnings and endings, and implies that one's perspective and context play significant roles in determining the worth of any given stage in a process of transformation.

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By Ralph Waldo Emerson

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