“Though we travel the world over to find the beautiful, we must carry it with us or we find it not”
— Ralph Waldo Emerson
Simplified Meaning:
When we look for beauty in different places around the world, we need to remember that true beauty comes from within ourselves. Just traveling to new destinations won't necessarily help us see beauty unless we have an open heart and mind. Imagine someone visiting a famous and beautiful landmark, like the Eiffel Tower. If they are feeling sad or upset, they might not appreciate its beauty, no matter how stunning it is. On the other hand, when we are happy or at peace, even a simple sunset in our own backyard can seem incredibly beautiful. So, it's important to cultivate a positive and appreciative mindset. By doing this, we will be able to find and appreciate beauty wherever we go. If we carry this mindset, we make the world around us more beautiful because we can see and feel its wonders.