Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson

Every book is a quotation; and every house is a quotation out of all forests, and mines, and stone quarries; and every man is a quotation from all his ancestors.

Every book is a quotation; and every house is a quotation ou

Summary

This quote suggests that books, houses, and individuals are all interconnected through the concept of quotation. It implies that every book is a compilation or reference to past works, every house is built using materials extracted from various natural resources, and every person is influenced or shaped by their ancestors. The quote highlights the idea that nothing exists in isolation, but rather as a product or reflection of what came before. It emphasizes the collective and interconnected nature of knowledge, architecture, and human identity.

By Ralph Waldo Emerson

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