Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson

Truth is handsomer than the affectation of love. Your goodness must have some edge to it, else it is none.

Truth is handsomer than the affectation of love. Your goodne

Summary

This quote by poet and essayist Ralph Waldo Emerson suggests that truth is more appealing and beautiful than insincere or pretentious displays of love. Emerson highlights the importance of genuine goodness, implying that it must possess depth and strength to truly be considered virtuous. Without an element of authenticity and conviction, acts of kindness or love may lack substance and significance. Thus, Emerson emphasizes that true goodness should be rooted in truth and sincerity to hold genuine value.

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By Ralph Waldo Emerson

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