Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson

Man is physically as well as metaphysically a thing of shreds and patches, borrowed unequally from good and bad ancestors, and a misfit from the start

Man is physically as well as metaphysically a thing of shred

Summary

This quote suggests that human beings are a combination of both positive and negative qualities, both physically and in terms of their intrinsic nature. It implies that individuals inherit characteristics and traits from their ancestors, which can vary greatly in terms of their quality. The quote also emphasizes that humans always feel like an outsider or a "misfit" due to this amalgamation of different influences. Overall, it implies that every person is a unique patchwork of various influences and qualities, creating an inherent sense of conflict or incongruity.

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Men

By Ralph Waldo Emerson

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