Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson

Night hovers all day in the boughs of the fir tree.

Night hovers all day in the boughs of the fir tree.

Summary

This quote suggests that darkness and negativity pervade throughout the day, symbolized by the image of night lingering in the branches of a fir tree. It implies a sense of heaviness or gloom that cannot be shaken off. This metaphor invites contemplation on the persistence of darkness in our lives and reminds us of the continuous presence of adversity even during seemingly bright moments.

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By Ralph Waldo Emerson

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