Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson

Beauty will not come at the call of the legislature.... It will come, as always, unannounced, and spring up between the feet of brave and earnest men.

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Summary

This quote suggests that beauty cannot be controlled or mandated by laws or regulations. Instead, it manifests spontaneously and unexpectedly in the world. It asserts that true beauty arises from the actions and qualities of courageous and sincere individuals, as they navigate their lives. In essence, the quote emphasizes that genuine beauty is not a force that can be dictated or legislated; rather, it emerges naturally from the authentic actions and intentions of those who possess bravery and integrity.

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Beauty

By Ralph Waldo Emerson

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