The Complete Works of Ralph Waldo Emerson: Essays. 1st seriesHoughton Mifflin, 1903 |
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Page 153
... write what shall not go out of fashion is to speak and write sincerely . The argument which has not power to reach my own practice , I may well doubt will fail to reach yours . But take Sidney's maxim : - " Look in thy heart , and write ...
... write what shall not go out of fashion is to speak and write sincerely . The argument which has not power to reach my own practice , I may well doubt will fail to reach yours . But take Sidney's maxim : - " Look in thy heart , and write ...
Page 221
... write on prudence that I have to write on poetry or holi- ness . We write from aspiration and antagonism , as well as from experience . We paint those qualities which we do not possess . The poet admires the man of energy and tactics ...
... write on prudence that I have to write on poetry or holi- ness . We write from aspiration and antagonism , as well as from experience . We paint those qualities which we do not possess . The poet admires the man of energy and tactics ...
Page 306
... write what I please . I see no reason why I should not have the same thought , the same power of ex- pression , to - morrow . What I write , whilst I write it , seems the most natural thing in the world ; but yesterday I saw a dreary ...
... write what I please . I see no reason why I should not have the same thought , the same power of ex- pression , to - morrow . What I write , whilst I write it , seems the most natural thing in the world ; but yesterday I saw a dreary ...
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