Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson

Virtues are in the popular estimate rather the exception than the rule.

Virtues are in the popular estimate rather the exception tha

Summary

This quote suggests that virtues are not commonly found or widely practiced among people. Instead, they are viewed as rare occurrences, representing a minority rather than a majority. It implies that society tends to have lower expectations or standards when it comes to virtues, indicating that they are not commonly upheld or prioritized in the popular opinion.

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By Ralph Waldo Emerson

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