Ralph Waldo Emerson ( 10 of 488 )
The true test of civilization is, not the census, nor the size of the cities, nor the crops, but the read more
The true test of civilization is, not the census, nor the size of the cities, nor the crops, but the kind of man that the country ;turns out.
We estimate the wisdom of nations by seeing what they did with their surplus capital.
We estimate the wisdom of nations by seeing what they did with their surplus capital.
A man makes inferiors his superiors by heat; self control is the rule. Anger is an uncontrollable feeling that betrays read more
A man makes inferiors his superiors by heat; self control is the rule. Anger is an uncontrollable feeling that betrays what you are when you are not yourself. Anger is that powerful internal force that blows out the light of reason. Know this to be the enemy: it is anger, born of desire. -Ralph Waldo Emerson.
A life in harmony with nature, the love of truth and virtue, will purge the eyes to understanding her text.
A life in harmony with nature, the love of truth and virtue, will purge the eyes to understanding her text.
Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm.
Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm.
Art and power will go on as they have done,--will make day out of
night, time out of space, read more
Art and power will go on as they have done,--will make day out of
night, time out of space, and space out of time.
It is one of the most beautiful compensations of life, that no man can sincerely try to help another without read more
It is one of the most beautiful compensations of life, that no man can sincerely try to help another without helping himself.
London is the epitome of our times, and the Rome of to-day.
London is the epitome of our times, and the Rome of to-day.
Only so much do I know, as I have lived.
Only so much do I know, as I have lived.
Too busy with the crowded hour to fear to live or die.
Too busy with the crowded hour to fear to live or die.
