The Complete Works of Ralph Waldo Emerson: Essays. 1st seriesHoughton Mifflin, 1903 |
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Page 198
... sure of thee , sure of thy capacity , sure to match my mood with thine , I should never think again of trifles in relation to thy comings and goings . I am not very wise ; my moods are quite attainable , and I respect thy genius ; it is ...
... sure of thee , sure of thy capacity , sure to match my mood with thine , I should never think again of trifles in relation to thy comings and goings . I am not very wise ; my moods are quite attainable , and I respect thy genius ; it is ...
Page 209
... sure that greatness and goodness are always economy ; who is not swift to inter- meddle with his fortunes . Let him not inter- meddle with this . Leave to the diamond its ages to grow , nor expect to accelerate the births of the eternal ...
... sure that greatness and goodness are always economy ; who is not swift to inter- meddle with his fortunes . Let him not inter- meddle with this . Leave to the diamond its ages to grow , nor expect to accelerate the births of the eternal ...
Page 214
... sure to bear us out in , and though it seem to rob us of some joy , will repay us with a greater . Let us feel if we will the absolute insulation of man . We are sure that we have all in us . We go to Europe , or we pursue persons , or ...
... sure to bear us out in , and though it seem to rob us of some joy , will repay us with a greater . Let us feel if we will the absolute insulation of man . We are sure that we have all in us . We go to Europe , or we pursue persons , or ...
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