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.

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Summary

This quote highlights the importance of genuine truth and authenticity in love or any act of goodness. It suggests that pretending or putting on a faÃ§ade for the sake of love is not as appealing as the true expression of emotions. Love and kindness should have sincerity and honesty to be truly meaningful and impactful. The quote implies that without a genuine and sincere edge, goodness loses its essence and becomes artificial.

By Ralph Waldo Emerson

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