Essays, Volume 1Henry Frowde, Oxford University Press, 1905 - 354 pages |
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Ralph Waldo Emerson. PAGE 16. MANNERS 279 17. GIFTS 302 18. NATURE 307 19. POLITICS 325 20. NOMINALIST AND REALIST . 340 EMERSON'S ESSAYS I HISTORY There is no great and no vi EMERSON'S ESSAYS.
Ralph Waldo Emerson. PAGE 16. MANNERS 279 17. GIFTS 302 18. NATURE 307 19. POLITICS 325 20. NOMINALIST AND REALIST . 340 EMERSON'S ESSAYS I HISTORY There is no great and no vi EMERSON'S ESSAYS.
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... What befell Asdrubal or Cæsar Borgia is as much an illustration of the mind's powers and depravations as what has befallen us . Each new law and political movement has meaning for you . Stand before each of 2 EMERSON'S ESSAYS.
... What befell Asdrubal or Cæsar Borgia is as much an illustration of the mind's powers and depravations as what has befallen us . Each new law and political movement has meaning for you . Stand before each of 2 EMERSON'S ESSAYS.
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... political parties meet in numerous conventions ; the greater the concourse , and with_each_new uproar of announcement , The delegation from Essex ! The Democrats from New Hampshire ! The Whigs of Maine ! the young patriot feels himself ...
... political parties meet in numerous conventions ; the greater the concourse , and with_each_new uproar of announcement , The delegation from Essex ! The Democrats from New Hampshire ! The Whigs of Maine ! the young patriot feels himself ...
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... political victory , a rise of rents , the re- covery of your sick , or the return of your absent friend , or some other favourable event , raises your spirits , and you think good days are preparing for you . Do not believe it . Nothing ...
... political victory , a rise of rents , the re- covery of your sick , or the return of your absent friend , or some other favourable event , raises your spirits , and you think good days are preparing for you . Do not believe it . Nothing ...
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... political history are another . The cold climate invigorates . The barren soil does not breed fevers , crocodiles , tigers , or scorpions . The same dualism underlies the nature and condition of man . Every excess causes a defect ...
... political history are another . The cold climate invigorates . The barren soil does not breed fevers , crocodiles , tigers , or scorpions . The same dualism underlies the nature and condition of man . Every excess causes a defect ...
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