Meek young men grow up in libraries.
Interpretation
This quote suggests that young men who are humble and eager to learn often find knowledge and personal growth in libraries.
Ralph Waldo Emerson's quote highlights the importance of humility and the pursuit of knowledge. It implies that young men who possess a meek disposition are more likely to immerse themselves in literature and education, fostering their growth and intellectual development. The library serves as a metaphorical sanctuary where wisdom is acquired, and it emphasizes that a modest approach to learning can lead to profound self-improvement and understanding.
In practice
This quote could be used in a speech at a graduation ceremony to emphasize the value of continuous learning.
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Few people have any next, they live from hand to mouth without a plan, and are always at the end of their line.
Men cease to interest us when we find their limitations
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Hast thou named all the birds without a gun?
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The teacher’s first duty is to watch over the environment, and this takes precedence over all the rest. It’s influence is indirect, but unless it be well done there will be no effective and permanent results of any kind, physical, intellectual or spiritual.
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I am an earnest advocate of manual training and trade teaching for black boys, and for white boys, too.
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