Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson

Poverty, Frost, Famine, Rain, Disease, are the beadles and guardsmen that hold us to Common Sense.

Poverty, Frost, Famine, Rain, Disease, are the beadles and g

Summary

This quote suggests that the harsh realities of poverty, difficulties, scarcity, adverse circumstances, and illnesses serve as limiting factors that restrict our ability to think beyond conventional wisdom or 'common sense.' These challenges act as oppressive forces, preventing us from exploring alternative perspectives or unconventional ideas. The mention of "beadles and guardsmen" implies that these adversities serve as shackles, ensuring that we stay confined within the safety of normality and adhere to pre-existing societal norms and values.

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Commonsense

By Ralph Waldo Emerson

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