Truth is handsomer than the affectation of love
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Truth is handsomer than the affectation of love.
Your goodness must have some edge to it,
else it is none.
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Meaning
This quote means truth is more beautiful than fake affection, and goodness must have strength and sharpness to be real.
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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