Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson

A man is a golden impossibility. The line he must walk is a hair's breadth. The wise through excess of wisdom is made a fool.

A man is a golden impossibility. The line he must walk is a

Summary

This quote suggests that a man's ability to navigate life's challenges and maintain balance is tremendously difficult. It emphasizes how the path a man must tread is delicate and narrow, akin to a hair's breadth. Paradoxically, the quote suggests that being excessively knowledgeable or wise can sometimes lead to foolish actions, perhaps implying that being aware of numerous choices can create confusion or cloud judgment. Altogether, it highlights the complexity of human existence and the challenges we face in achieving wisdom and maintaining a balanced life.

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Wisdom Life Man Impossibility

By Ralph Waldo Emerson

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