Ralph Waldo Emerson ( 10 of 488 )
The finest and noblest ground on which people can live is truth; the real with the real; a ground on read more
The finest and noblest ground on which people can live is truth; the real with the real; a ground on which nothing is assumed.
Truth is the property of no individual but is the treasure of all men.
Truth is the property of no individual but is the treasure of all men.
When a man is pushed, tormented, defeated, he has a chance to learn something
When a man is pushed, tormented, defeated, he has a chance to learn something
We love force and we care very little how it is exhibited.
We love force and we care very little how it is exhibited.
Self-trust is the essence of heroism.
Self-trust is the essence of heroism.
People only see what they are prepared to see.
People only see what they are prepared to see.
For everything you have missed you have gained something.
For everything you have missed you have gained something.
Trust men and they will be true to you; treat them greatly and they will show themselves great.
Trust men and they will be true to you; treat them greatly and they will show themselves great.