Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson

I would put myself in the attitude to look in the eye an abstract truth, and I cannot. I blench and withdraw on this side and on that. I seem to know what he meant who said, No man can see God face to face and live.

I would put myself in the attitude to look in the eye an abs

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker is unable to confront and fully comprehend abstract truths or realities. The speaker admits to hesitating and fearing to confront these truths head-on, feeling the need to withdraw and avoiding direct confrontation. The mention of not being able to see God face to face without perishing further emphasizes the idea of the incomprehensibility and overwhelming nature of certain truths. It reflects the limitations of human understanding and the difficulty of grasping concepts that exist beyond the realm of our experiences.

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Fear Truth God Abstraction Abstract Fear Of Truth

By Ralph Waldo Emerson

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