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Ralph Waldo Emerson Quotes

Ralph Waldo Emerson quotes

American Poet, Writer, Philosopher May 25, 1803 – April 27, 1882

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A foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds, adored by little statesmen and philosophers and divines. With consistency a great soul has simply nothing to do. He may as well concern himself with his shadow on the wall. Speak what you think now in hard words, and to-morrow speak what to-morrow thinks in hard words again, though it contradict every thing you said to-day.? 'Ah, so you shall be sure to be misunderstood.'? Is it so bad, then, to be misunderstood? Pythagoras was... Ralph Waldo Emerson
Be not the slave of your own past - plunge into the sublime seas, dive deep, and swim far, so you shall come back with new self-respect, with new power, and with an advanced experience that shall explain and overlook the old Ralph Waldo Emerson
To finish the moment, to find the journey's end in every step of the road, to live the greatest number of good hours, is wisdom. Ralph Waldo Emerson
The power which resides in him is new in nature, and none but he knows what that is which he can do, nor does he know until he has tried. Ralph Waldo Emerson
Ralph Waldo Emerson quote: "We see God face to face every hour, and know the savor of Nature."
We see God face to face every hour, and know the savor of Nature. Ralph Waldo Emerson
It could be said that a single person has written all the books in the world such central unity is in them that they are undeniably the work of a single all-knowing master. Ralph Waldo Emerson
The roses under my window make no reference to former roses or better ones; they are what they are; they exist with God today. There is no time to them. There is simply the rose; it is perfect in every moment of its existence. Ralph Waldo Emerson
Ralph Waldo Emerson quote: "The fox has many tricks. The hedgehog has but one. But that is..."
The fox has many tricks. The hedgehog has but one. But that is the best of all. Ralph Waldo Emerson
Ralph Waldo Emerson quote: "Self-trust is the first secret of success."
Self-trust is the first secret of success. Ralph Waldo Emerson
Ralph Waldo Emerson quote: "I have thought a sufficient measure of civilization is the..."
I have thought a sufficient measure of civilization is the influence of good women. Ralph Waldo Emerson
Debt, grinding debt, whose iron face the widow, the orphan, and the sons of genius fear and hate;--debt, which consumes so much time, which so cripples and disheartens a great spirit with cares that seem so base, is a preceptor whose lessons cannot be forgone, and is needed most by those who suffer from it most. Ralph Waldo Emerson
Ralph Waldo Emerson quote: "This time, like all times, is a very good one, if we but know..."
This time, like all times, is a very good one, if we but know what to do with it. Ralph Waldo Emerson
Ralph Waldo Emerson quote: "When nature has work to be done, she creates a genius to do it."
When nature has work to be done, she creates a genius to do it. Ralph Waldo Emerson
Nature is not always tricked in holiday attire, but the same scene which yesterday breathed perfume and glittered as for the frolic of the nymphs, is overspread with melancholy today. Nature always wears the colors of the spirit. Ralph Waldo Emerson
A person will worship something, have no doubt about that. We may think our tribute is paid in secret in the dark recesses of our hearts, but it will come out. That which dominates our imaginations and our thoughts will determine our lives, and our character. Therefore, it behooves us to be careful what we worship, for what we are worshipping, we are becoming. Ralph Waldo Emerson

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