Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson

I have heard with admiring submission the experience of the lady who declared that the sense of being well-dressed gives a feeling of inward tranquillity which religion is powerless to bestow.

I have heard with admiring submission the experience of the

Summary

This quote suggests that feeling well-dressed provides a sense of inner peace and contentment that even religion cannot provide. The speaker expresses admiration for a lady who claims that being appropriately attired brings about a state of calmness and confidence that surpasses any spiritual influence. The quote implies that external appearances and the satisfaction derived from them can greatly impact one's inner state of being, sometimes superseding the role of religion in providing emotional well-being.

By Ralph Waldo Emerson

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