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Ralph Waldo Emerson

| Quotations: 436 | Pages: 44

Quotations by Ralph Waldo Emerson (May 25, 1803 - April 27, 1882) | writer and philosopher


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Intellect
by Ralph Waldo Emerson

'Tis good-will makes intelligence.

Children
by Ralph Waldo Emerson

A child is a curly, dimpled lunatic.

Cynic
by Ralph Waldo Emerson

A cynic can chill and dishearten with a single word.

Unsorted
by Ralph Waldo Emerson

A foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds, adored by little statesmen and philosophers and divines.

Unsorted
by Ralph Waldo Emerson

A friend is one before whom I may think aloud.

Hate
by Ralph Waldo Emerson

A good indignation brings out all one's powers.

Obstacles
by Ralph Waldo Emerson

A good intention but fixed and resolute - bent on high and holy ends, we shall find means to them on every side and at every moment; and even obstacles and opposition will but m ...

Motive
by Ralph Waldo Emerson

A good intention clothes itself with sudden power.

Courage
by Ralph Waldo Emerson

A hero is no braver than an ordinary man, but he is braver five minutes longer.

Nature
by Ralph Waldo Emerson

A life in harmony with nature, the love of truth and virtue, will purge the eyes to understanding her text.


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