Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson

The man who has seen the rising moon break out of the clouds at midnight has been present like an archangel at the creation of light and of the world

The man who has seen the rising moon break out of the clouds

Summary

This quote suggests that witnessing the emergence of the moon from behind the clouds at midnight is a profound experience. It compares this moment to being like an archangel present at the very beginning of the creation of light and the world. The quote implies that this sight is extraordinary and holds great significance, allowing the observer to feel connected to a divine or cosmic event.

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By Ralph Waldo Emerson

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