Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson

We are a puny and fickle folk. Avarice, hesitation, and following are our diseases.

We are a puny and fickle folk. Avarice, hesitation, and foll

Summary

This quote suggests that as individuals or society, we are weak and capricious. It refers to our tendencies towards greed, indecisiveness, and blindly following others. "Avarice" represents our desire for wealth and material possessions, "hesitation" symbolizes our inability to make firm decisions, and "following" implies our tendency to go along with the crowd instead of thinking independently. It serves as a warning about these inherent flaws in our nature that can hinder our personal growth and progress as a collective.

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By Ralph Waldo Emerson

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