3 Nathaniel Hawthorne Quotes on Symbolism

Nathaniel Hawthorne quotes on symbolism

14. When the Artist rises high enough to achieve the Beautiful, the symbol by which he makes it perceptible to mortal senses becomes of little value in his eyes, while his spirit possesses itself in the enjoyment of the reality.

39. On the breast of her gown, in fine red cloth, surrounded with an elaborate embroidery and fantastic flourishes of gold thread, appeared the letter A.

46. Let the black flower blossom as it may!