Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson

Things are in the saddle, And ride mankind

Things are in the saddle, And ride mankind

Summary

This quote suggests that circumstances and events have taken control over humanity and are dictating the course of its actions. It implies that external forces or situations hold significant power and influence over individuals and society as a whole. In this context, humans are portrayed as being passive, with little agency, as they are being "ridden" or controlled by these external factors.

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Mankind

By Ralph Waldo Emerson

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