Can anything be so elegant as to have few wants
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Can anything be so elegant as to have few wants,
and to serve them one's self?
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Meaning
This quote means there is elegance and dignity in simplicity, self-sufficiency, and having few needs.
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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