Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson, The Conduct

Manners are the happy ways of doing things; each one a stroke of genius or of love, now repeated and hardened into usage, they form at last a rich varnish, with which the routine of life is washed, and its details adorned. If they are superficial, so are the dew-drops which give such a depth to the morning meadows.

Manners are the happy ways of doing things; each one a strok

Summary

This quote suggests that manners are not merely superficial actions, but rather, they are the beautiful and thoughtful ways in which we navigate and interact with the world. It suggests that manners, like strokes of genius or acts of love, have been refined and repeated over time, becoming an essential part of our daily lives. Just as morning dew-drops enhance the beauty of meadows, manners enrich and adorn the routine aspects of our lives, adding depth and elegance to our interactions.

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By Ralph Waldo Emerson, The Conduct

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