Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson

We have more than we use.

We have more than we use.

Summary

This quote suggests that individuals or society possess more resources, abilities, or opportunities than they actually utilize or take advantage of. It highlights the idea that often we have an abundance of material possessions, skills, or possibilities at our disposal that remain overlooked or unexplored. It serves as a reminder to acknowledge and make use of the abundance around us and not let it go to waste.

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By Ralph Waldo Emerson

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