Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson

Beware when the great God lets loose a thinker on this planet.

Beware when the great God lets loose a thinker on this plane

Summary

This quote suggests that powerful minds or thinkers can bring about significant changes and pose a potential danger to societal systems and established order. It serves as a warning to those in power to be cautious when highly intelligent individuals emerge and challenge existing beliefs and norms, as their ideas and perspectives have the potential to disrupt the status quo and ignite transformative movements. The quote evokes a sense of reverence and apprehension towards intellectual figures who can shape the course of history through their groundbreaking thoughts and ideas.

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Thought

By Ralph Waldo Emerson

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