Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson

As long as our civilization is essentially one of property, of fences, of exclusiveness, it will be mocked by delusions

As long as our civilization is essentially one of property,

Summary

This quote suggests that a society built on the principles of ownership, separation, and exclusion will be ridiculed and deceived by illusions. It implies that when people prioritize material possessions and create divisions between themselves, they become vulnerable to false beliefs and mistaken perceptions. By highlighting the negative consequences of a property-centered civilization, the quote promotes the idea of embracing collective unity and minimizing barriers in order to avoid being misled by illusions.

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Civilization

By Ralph Waldo Emerson

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