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 87
... stands in the erect position , commands his limbs , works miracles ; just as a man who stands on his feet is stronger than a man who stands on his head . So use all that is called Fortune . Most men gam- ble with her , and gain all , or ...
... stands in the erect position , commands his limbs , works miracles ; just as a man who stands on his feet is stronger than a man who stands on his head . So use all that is called Fortune . Most men gam- ble with her , and gain all , or ...
Page 142
... stand is not fixed , but sliding . These manifold tenacious qualities , this chemistry and vegetation , these metals and animals , which seem to stand there for their own sake , are means and methods only - are words of God , and as ...
... stand is not fixed , but sliding . These manifold tenacious qualities , this chemistry and vegetation , these metals and animals , which seem to stand there for their own sake , are means and methods only - are words of God , and as ...
Page 193
... stands in colossal ugli- ness in the governments of the world . It is the same thing in numbers , as in a pair , only not quite so intelligible . I can see well enough a great difference ... stand in one thought , and see what things are 193.
... stands in colossal ugli- ness in the governments of the world . It is the same thing in numbers , as in a pair , only not quite so intelligible . I can see well enough a great difference ... stand in one thought , and see what things are 193.
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