Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson

Have mountains, and waves, and skies, no significance but what we consciously give them, when we employ them as emblems of our thoughts?

Have mountains, and waves, and skies, no significance but wh

Summary

This quote highlights the subjective nature of assigning meaning to natural elements, such as mountains, waves, and skies. It suggests that these elements hold no inherent significance on their own. Instead, their significance emerges when we consciously utilize them as symbols to represent our thoughts and emotions. In other words, their worth and meaning are derived from our intentional interpretation and use of them as representations of our inner world.

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By Ralph Waldo Emerson

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