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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... seem to have the hand . upper Things seem to tend downward , to justify de- spondency , to promote rogues , to defeat the just ; and [ yet ] by knaves , as by ... seems to be delivered over from the hands of one set of criminals into the 21.
... seem to have the hand . upper Things seem to tend downward , to justify de- spondency , to promote rogues , to defeat the just ; and [ yet ] by knaves , as by ... seems to be delivered over from the hands of one set of criminals into the 21.
Page 149
... seem to be in vain . ] Yet thoughts are flitting before him . We all but apprehend , we dimly forebode the truth . We say , I will walk abroad , and the truth will take form and clearness to me . We go forth , but cannot find it . It seems ...
... seem to be in vain . ] Yet thoughts are flitting before him . We all but apprehend , we dimly forebode the truth . We say , I will walk abroad , and the truth will take form and clearness to me . We go forth , but cannot find it . It seems ...
Page 155
... seems to require an abdication of all our past and present possessions . A new doctrine seems , at first , a subversion of all our opinions , tastes , and manner of living . Take thankfully and heartily all they can give . Exhaust them ...
... seems to require an abdication of all our past and present possessions . A new doctrine seems , at first , a subversion of all our opinions , tastes , and manner of living . Take thankfully and heartily all they can give . Exhaust them ...
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