Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson

Four snakes gliding up and down a hollow for no purpose that I could see not to eat, not for love, but only gliding.

Four snakes gliding up and down a hollow for no purpose that

Summary

This quote highlights the seemingly aimless and purposeless actions of four snakes observed by the speaker. The snakes glide up and down a hollow with no discernible motives such as hunger or attraction. The phrase suggests that these snakes engage in repetitive and seemingly insignificant movements merely for the sake of movement itself, leaving the speaker perplexed about their purpose or lack thereof. The quote may encourage contemplation on the concept of action and its meaning in the absence of an obvious motive.

By Ralph Waldo Emerson

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