Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson

The ship of heaven guides itself and will not accept a wooden rudder.

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Summary

This quote suggests that the "ship of heaven" operates independently and cannot be controlled by something as basic as a wooden rudder. It implies that there are higher forces or powers at play that direct the course and outcome of celestial matters. It may also imply that certain things are beyond human control and that attempts to manipulate or influence them may be futile.

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Independence

By Ralph Waldo Emerson

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