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 44
... reason for the choice of his daily craft or profession . It is not an excuse any longer for his deeds that they are the custom of his trade . What business has he with an evil trade ? Has he not a calling in his character ? Each man has ...
... reason for the choice of his daily craft or profession . It is not an excuse any longer for his deeds that they are the custom of his trade . What business has he with an evil trade ? Has he not a calling in his character ? Each man has ...
Page 124
... reason and the phenomena , we are surprised . WE CALL PARTIAL HALF - LIGHTS , by cour- tesy , genius ; talent which converts itself to money , talent which glitters today , that it may dine and sleep well tomorrow ; and society is ...
... reason and the phenomena , we are surprised . WE CALL PARTIAL HALF - LIGHTS , by cour- tesy , genius ; talent which converts itself to money , talent which glitters today , that it may dine and sleep well tomorrow ; and society is ...
Page 192
... Reason for one is seen to be reason for another , and for every other . There is a middle mea- sure which satisfies all parties , be they never so many , or so resolute for their own . Every man finds a sanc- tion for his simplest ...
... Reason for one is seen to be reason for another , and for every other . There is a middle mea- sure which satisfies all parties , be they never so many , or so resolute for their own . Every man finds a sanc- tion for his simplest ...
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