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 16
... faith , " wrote Emerson , voicing a sentiment that ever increasing numbers would echo today . He set out to rectify that situation by preaching a faith that appeals to all that is creative and and noble in the human spirit . In doing so ...
... faith , " wrote Emerson , voicing a sentiment that ever increasing numbers would echo today . He set out to rectify that situation by preaching a faith that appeals to all that is creative and and noble in the human spirit . In doing so ...
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... FAITH IN THE UNIVERSAL SOUL is the key to fulfillment . If you have such faith , your life becomes filled with spiritual light . You then act with the wis- dom , courage , strength , and love that such light bestows . When you recognize ...
... FAITH IN THE UNIVERSAL SOUL is the key to fulfillment . If you have such faith , your life becomes filled with spiritual light . You then act with the wis- dom , courage , strength , and love that such light bestows . When you recognize ...
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... faith and other faith ; and mine is a certain brief experience , which surprised me on the highway 205.
... faith and other faith ; and mine is a certain brief experience , which surprised me on the highway 205.
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