Ralph Waldo Emerson

I look on that man as happy, who, when there is a question of success, looks into his work for read more

I look on that man as happy, who, when there is a question of success, looks into his work for a reply.

Works of the intellect are great only by comparison with each
other.

Works of the intellect are great only by comparison with each
other.

One of the most wonderful things in nature is a glance of the eye; it transcends speech; it is the read more

One of the most wonderful things in nature is a glance of the eye; it transcends speech; it is the bodily symbol of identity.

Society is infested by persons who, seeing that the sentiments please, counterfeit the expression of them. These we call sentimentalists--talkers read more

Society is infested by persons who, seeing that the sentiments please, counterfeit the expression of them. These we call sentimentalists--talkers who mistake the description for the thing, saying for having.

We must set up a strong present tense against all rumors of wrath, past and to come.

We must set up a strong present tense against all rumors of wrath, past and to come.