Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson, Essays: Fir

O friend, my bosom said,Through thee alone the sky is arched.Through thee the rose is red;All things through thee take nobler form,And look beyond the earth,The mill-round of our fate appearsA sun-path in thy worth.Me too thy nobleness has taughtTo master my despair;The fountains of my hidden lifeAre through thy friendship fair.

O friend, my bosom said,Through thee alone the sky is arched

Summary

This quote expresses the profound impact that a friend has on the speaker's life. The friend is seen as a source of inspiration, as they bring beauty and purpose to the world. The speaker suggests that through their friend, the ordinary and mundane aspects of life gain significance and take on a more elevated form. Furthermore, the friend's inherent nobility and worth inspire the speaker to rise above their own sorrows and find strength. Ultimately, the friendship is portrayed as a transformative force that brings forth hidden and fulfilling aspects of the speaker's being.

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By Ralph Waldo Emerson, Essays: Fir

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