Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson

No facts are to me sacred; none are profane; I simply experiment, an endless seeker, with no past at my back.

No facts are to me sacred; none are profane; I simply experi

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker is open-minded and does not assign absolute value to any facts or beliefs. They view everything as a potential subject of exploration and experimentation, without bias or attachment to previous ideas. The individual sees themselves as a perpetual seeker, unburdened by the constraints of the past, and willing to continuously question and challenge existing knowledge. This mindset reflects a commitment to the pursuit of truth through an objective and malleable perspective.

By Ralph Waldo Emerson

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