Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson

There is nothing capricious in nature and the implanting of a desire indicates that its gratification is in the constitution of the creature that feel it.


There is nothing capricious in nature and the implanting of

Summary

This quote suggests that in nature, everything happens for a reason and nothing is due to random whims or unpredictability. When a being has a desire, it is not without purpose. The desire itself is an indication that the fulfillment of that desire is inherently woven into the nature and composition of the being experiencing it. This implies that desires are not arbitrary or meaningless, but rather serve a purpose and are meant to be pursued and gratified.

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Desires
By Ralph Waldo Emerson
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