"People that seem so glorious are all show; underneath they are like everyone else"
- Ralph Waldo Emerson
About this Quote
This quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson is a suggestion that no one is ideal. It is easy to be tricked by appearances and think that someone is much better than everybody else, but in reality, we are all the exact same. Everyone has flaws and weaknesses, and nobody is immune to them. All of us have our own battles and insecurities, and it is necessary to keep in mind that nobody is best. We must not be fooled by the attractive exterior of some people, as beneath they are similar to everybody else. This quote encourages us to be modest and to bear in mind that we are all equal.