"The best effort of a fine person is felt after we have left their presence"
- Ralph Waldo Emerson
About this Quote
This quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson speaks with the long lasting effect that a great individual can have on us. It suggests that the very best effort of a great person is not always something that we can see or feel in the moment, but rather something that we can value and recognize after we have actually left their presence. This might be in the form of a kind gesture, a significant discussion, or a minute of inspiration. It is just after we have left their existence that we can really value the effect that they have actually had on us. This quote encourages us to take the time to recognize the favorable impact that those around us can have on our lives, even if it is not always instantly apparent.
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