Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson

There are men whose manners have the same essential splendor as the simple and awful sculpture on the friezes of the Parthenon, and the remains of the earliest Greek art.


There are men whose manners have the same essential splendor

Summary

This quote suggests that there are men whose behavior and demeanor possess a remarkable radiance, similar to the magnificent simplicity of the sculptures found on the Parthenon friezes and other ancient Greek artworks. It implies that these individuals carry themselves with a certain grace and nobility, comparable to the enduring beauty and significance of these ancient masterpieces.

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By Ralph Waldo Emerson
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