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Quotes by Ralph Waldo Emerson

Ralph Waldo Emerson

Do the thing we fear, and death of fear is certain.

All diseases run into one, old age.

Each age, it is found, must write its own books; or rather, each generation for the next succeeding.

We find delight in the beauty and happiness of children that makes the heart too big for the body.

In the morning a man walks with his whole body; in the evening, only with his legs.

Common sense is genius dressed in its working clothes.

Genius always finds itself a century too early.

No man ever prayed heartily without learning something.

Our greatest glory is not in never failing, but in rising up every time we fail.

The fox has many tricks. The hedgehog has but one. But that is the best of all.

The best effort of a fine person is felt after we have left their presence.

Our best thoughts come from others.

Doing well is the result of doing good. Thats what capitalism is all about.

Jesus Christ belonged to the true race of prophets. He saw with open eye the mystery of the soul. Drawn by its severe harmony, ravished with its beauty, he lived in it and had his being there. Alone in all history, he estimated the greatness of man.

There is no chance and anarchy in the universe. All is system and gradation. Every god is there sitting in his sphere.

Never lose an opportunity of seeing anything beautiful, for beauty is Gods handwriting.

The highest revelation is that God is in every man.

Knowledge is knowing that we cannot know.

The years teach much which the days never know.

Truth is beautiful, without doubt; but so are lies.