Ralph Waldo Emerson ( 10 of 488 )
The imbecility of men is always inviting the impudence of power.
The imbecility of men is always inviting the impudence of power.
By necessity, by proclivity, and by delight, we all quote. In fact it is as difficult to appropriate the thoughts read more
By necessity, by proclivity, and by delight, we all quote. In fact it is as difficult to appropriate the thoughts of others as it is to invent.
So of cheerfulness, or a good temper, the more it is spent, the more it remains.
So of cheerfulness, or a good temper, the more it is spent, the more it remains.
What is a man born for but to be a reformer, a remaker of what has been made, a denouncer read more
What is a man born for but to be a reformer, a remaker of what has been made, a denouncer of lies, a restorer of truth and good?
Each one of us has the power to make others feel better or worse. Making others feel better is much read more
Each one of us has the power to make others feel better or worse. Making others feel better is much more fun than making others feel worse. Making others feel better generally makes us feel better.
Some books leave us free and some books make us free.
Some books leave us free and some books make us free.
The soul of God is poured into the world through the thoughts of men.
The soul of God is poured into the world through the thoughts of men.
Half a man's wisdom goes with his courage.
Half a man's wisdom goes with his courage.
To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment .
To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment .
So of cheerfulness, or a good temper, the more it is spent, the more of it remains.
So of cheerfulness, or a good temper, the more it is spent, the more of it remains.
