Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson

Ever from one who comes to-morrow Men wait their good and truth to borrow.

Ever from one who comes to-morrow Men wait their good and tr

Summary

This quote suggests that people often anticipate or rely on someone else to bring them the benefits and virtues they seek. It implies that individuals often look to the future, expecting someone or something to fulfill their needs or provide them with what is just and true. Whether it is a person or an event, there is a sense of dependence or expectation placed on the arrival of the future, believing that it will bring about the desired outcomes.

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By Ralph Waldo Emerson

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