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"Nature and books belong to the eyes that see them"

- Ralph Waldo Emerson

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This quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson speaks to the concept that the beauty of nature and the understanding found in books are only available to those who can see them. Simply put, the quote suggests that the gratitude of nature and the understanding of books are dependent on the capability to observe and analyze them. This suggests that those who are aesthetically impaired might not be able to value the appeal of nature or comprehend the knowledge found in books. Emerson's quote likewise recommends that the appreciation of nature and the understanding of books are subjective experiences, as everyone's interpretation of them will be unique. Ultimately, Emerson's quote motivates us to put in the time to observe and appreciate the appeal of nature and to read and comprehend the understanding discovered in books.

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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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