Every book is a quotation
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Every book is a quotation;
and every house is a quotation out of all forests,
and mines,
and stone quarries;
and every man is a quotation from all his ancestors.
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Meaning
This quote means books, buildings, and people are all built out of prior influences. Nothing human begins completely from nothing.
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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