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In the book I read , the good thought returns to me , as every truth will , the image of the whole soul . To the bad thought which I find in it , the same soul becomes a discerning , separating sword , and lops it away .
In the book I read , the good thought returns to me , as every truth will , the image of the whole soul . To the bad thought which I find in it , the same soul becomes a discerning , separating sword , and lops it away .
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At last comes the era of reflection , when we not only observe , but take pains to observe ; when we of set purpose sit down to consider an abstract truth ; when we keep the mind's eye open whilst we converse , whilst we read , whilst ...
At last comes the era of reflection , when we not only observe , but take pains to observe ; when we of set purpose sit down to consider an abstract truth ; when we keep the mind's eye open whilst we converse , whilst we read , whilst ...
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He gets rest , commodity and reputation ; but he shuts the door of truth . He in whom the love of truth predominates will keep himself aloof from all moorings , and afloat . He will abstain from dogmatism , and recognize all the ...
He gets rest , commodity and reputation ; but he shuts the door of truth . He in whom the love of truth predominates will keep himself aloof from all moorings , and afloat . He will abstain from dogmatism , and recognize all the ...
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| Title | The Complete Works of Ralph Waldo Emerson: Essays. 1st series Volume 2 of The Complete Works of Ralph Waldo Emerson, Edward Waldo Emerson |
| Author | Ralph Waldo Emerson |
| Editor | Edward Waldo Emerson |
| Contributor | Edward Waldo Emerson |
| Publisher | Houghton, Mifflin, 1903 |
| Original from | the University of Michigan |
| Digitized | 11 Aug 2010 |
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