Self-Reliance: The Wisdom of Ralph Waldo Emerson as Inspiration for Daily LivingRichard Whelan Harmony/Rodale, 1991 M11 5 - 208 pages A finely honed abridgement of Emerson's principal essays with an introduction that clarifies the essence of Emerson's ideas and establishes their relevance to our own troubled era. This is the first truly accessible edition of Emerson's work, revealing him to be one of America's wisest teachers. |
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Page 62
... common nature . That third party or common nature is not so- cial ; it is impersonal , is God . And so in groups where debate is earnest , and especially on high questions , the company become aware that the thought rises to an equal ...
... common nature . That third party or common nature is not so- cial ; it is impersonal , is God . And so in groups where debate is earnest , and especially on high questions , the company become aware that the thought rises to an equal ...
Page 146
... common ear , consideration of abstract truth . The considerations of time and place , of you and me , of profit and hurt , tyrannize over most men's minds . In- tellect separates the fact considered from you , from all local and ...
... common ear , consideration of abstract truth . The considerations of time and place , of you and me , of profit and hurt , tyrannize over most men's minds . In- tellect separates the fact considered from you , from all local and ...
Page 205
... common association distasteful to them . They wish a just and even fellowship , or none . With this passion for what is great and extraor- dinary , it cannot be wondered at that they are repelled by vulgarity and frivolity in people ...
... common association distasteful to them . They wish a just and even fellowship , or none . With this passion for what is great and extraor- dinary , it cannot be wondered at that they are repelled by vulgarity and frivolity in people ...
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