Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson

There are two laws discrete Not reconciled, Law for man, and law for thing.

There are two laws discrete Not reconciled, Law for man, and

Summary

This quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson suggests that there are two distinct sets of laws in the world: one that applies to humans and another that applies to everything else. It emphasizes the idea that there is a fundamental difference between the laws that govern human behavior and the laws that govern the natural world. The quote suggests that these laws may not necessarily align or be easily reconciled, highlighting the unique nature of human existence and the distinct rules that govern human behavior and societal norms.

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By Ralph Waldo Emerson

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