As we are so we associate.
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As we are, so we associate.
The good, by affinity,
seek the good;
the vile, by affinity, the vile.
Thus of their own volition,
souls proceed into Heaven,
into Hell.
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Meaning
This quote means people are drawn toward companions who match their own nature, and their moral direction shapes the world they inhabit.
About Author
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Ralph Waldo Emerson was an American essayist, philosopher, and poet, known for his work on transcendentalism and individualism. His quotes often reflect self-reliance, wisdom, and introspection. Emerson inspires writers, thinkers, and students to embrace personal growth, independent thought, and the philosophical exploration of life and nature.
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