Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson

Things are pretty, graceful, rich, elegant, handsome, but, until they speak to the imagination, not yet beautiful.

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Summary

This quote suggests that although objects may possess external qualities that make them appear attractive, they are not truly beautiful until they evoke an emotional response in the imagination. It implies that true beauty lies in the ability of something to resonate with our inner thoughts, feelings, and creativity, rather than merely relying on superficial appearances. In other words, it emphasizes the significance of the emotional and imaginative connections people make with things in order for them to be considered genuinely beautiful.

By Ralph Waldo Emerson

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