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... literature of Europe , all references to such sentiment or manners as are become the standards of propriety for opinion and action in our own modes , and , equally , all appeals to our revealed tenets of religion and moral duty .
... literature of Europe , all references to such sentiment or manners as are become the standards of propriety for opinion and action in our own modes , and , equally , all appeals to our revealed tenets of religion and moral duty .
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Speak to his heart , and the man becomes suddenly virtuous . ... And so in groups where debate is earnest , and especially on high questions , the company become aware that the thought rises to an equal level in all bosoms , that all ...
Speak to his heart , and the man becomes suddenly virtuous . ... And so in groups where debate is earnest , and especially on high questions , the company become aware that the thought rises to an equal level in all bosoms , that all ...
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So that a man may say , his religion is now no more within himself , but is become a dividual movable , and goes and comes near him , according as that good man frequents the house . He entertains him , gives him gifts , feasts him ...
So that a man may say , his religion is now no more within himself , but is become a dividual movable , and goes and comes near him , according as that good man frequents the house . He entertains him , gives him gifts , feasts him ...
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Contents
INTRODUCTION | vii |
FIRST VISIT TO ENGLAND I | 1 |
RACE AND ABILITY II | 11 |
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| Title | Select Writings of Ralph Waldo Emerson The Camelot series |
| Author | Ralph Waldo Emerson |
| Publisher | W. Scott, 1888 |
| Original from | Harvard University |
| Digitized | 19 Sep 2005 |
| Length | 351 pages |
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