Approach Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson

“Almost all people descend to meet. All association must be a compromise, and, what is worst, the very flower and aroma of the flower of each of the beautiful natures disappears as they approach each other.” quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson — Download Open image

“Almost all people descend to meet. All association must be a compromise, and, what is worst, the very flower and aroma of the flower of each of the beautiful natures disappears as they approach each other.”

Ralph Waldo Emerson

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