Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson

I fancy I need more than another to speak (rather than write), with such a formidable tendency to the lapidary style. I build my house of boulders.

I fancy I need more than another to speak (rather than write

Summary

This quote indicates that the speaker believes they require a personal conversation rather than written communication. The phrase "formidable tendency to the lapidary style" suggests that their writing style tends to be concise and condensed, resembling the characteristics of a stone or boulder. "Building the house of boulders" may be metaphorical, implying that the speaker constructs their arguments or thoughts using solid and weighty evidence. Ultimately, the quote expresses a preference for oral communication and a style of expression that is straightforward and compelling.

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