Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson

Words are finite organs of the infinite mind. They cannot cover the dimensions of what is in truth. They break, chop, and impoverish it.

Words are finite organs of the infinite mind. They cannot co

Summary

This quote highlights the limitations of words in conveying the vastness and complexity of reality. It suggests that words, being finite tools of expression, are unable to fully capture the expansiveness and depth of thoughts and ideas within the unlimited expanse of the mind. Instead, words tend to distort, simplify, and reduce the richness of truth, thus limiting our understanding and perception of reality.

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