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I like the silent church before the service begins, better than any preaching
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"I like the silent church before the service begins, better than any preaching"

- Ralph Waldo Emerson

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This quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson talks to the power of silence and contemplation. He suggests that the minutes prior to a church service begins, when the church is still and quiet, can be more significant than any preaching. This speaks with the idea that sometimes, the most powerful moments of reflection and connection with the magnificent come when we are still and peaceful. Emerson recommends that the moments of silence prior to a service can be more significant than any words that are spoken throughout the service. He indicates that the power of silence can be more extensive than any words that are spoken. This quote motivates us to require time to be still and quiet, to show and ponder, and to connect with the divine in our own way.

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Ralph Waldo Emerson This quote is written / told by Ralph Waldo Emerson between May 25, 1803 and April 27, 1882. He was a famous Philosopher from USA. The author also have 204 other quotes.

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