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“But here we are; and, if we tarry a little, we may come to learn that here is best. See to it, only, that thyself is here;-and art and nature, hope and fate, friends, angels, and the Supreme Being, shall not be absent from the chamber which thou sittest.” quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson
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““But here we are; and, if we tarry a little, we may come to learn that here is best. See to it, only, that thyself is here;-and art and nature, hope and fate, friends, angels, and the Supreme Being, shall not be absent from the chamber which thou sittest.””

Ralph Waldo Emerson

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

The passage urges staying present, trusting oneself, and recognizing that all essential elements—art, nature, hope, fate, friends, angels, and the divine—are always with us.

In simple terms: Stay present and trust that everything you need is already here.

Key Takeaway

Live fully in the moment.

Themes

presence self-trust spirituality

Mood

contemplative inspirational

Type

philosophical spiritual

When to use this quote

  • personal reflection
  • spiritual practice
  • creative work
  • daily mindfulness

Key Concepts

existentialism transcendence interconnectedness

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does “being here” mean to you?
  • How can you recognize unseen support?
A Different Perspective

May overlook external challenges.

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