Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson

Sorrow makes us all children again, destroys all differences of intellect. The wisest knows nothing.

Sorrow makes us all children again, destroys all differences

Summary

This quote suggests that sorrow has the power to strip away our intelligence and experience, reducing us to a childlike state. It implies that in the face of deep sorrow, even the wisest person feels a sense of helplessness and ignorance, as the weight of sorrow overwhelms their understanding and knowledge. Overall, the quote highlights the universal and humbling nature of sorrow, emphasizing that it can diminish the discerning faculties of the most knowledgeable individuals.

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By Ralph Waldo Emerson

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