Select Writings of Ralph Waldo EmersonW. Scott, 1888 - 351 pages |
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Page 42
... cause and effect , either in physics or in thought : that the term cause and effect was loosely or gratuitously applied to what we know only as consecutive , not at all as casual . Dr. Johnson's written abstractions have little value ...
... cause and effect , either in physics or in thought : that the term cause and effect was loosely or gratuitously applied to what we know only as consecutive , not at all as casual . Dr. Johnson's written abstractions have little value ...
Page 87
... cause , which , being narrowly seen , is itself the effect of a finer cause . Everything looks permanent until its secret is known . A rich estate appears to women a firm and lasting fact ; to a merchant , one easily created out of any ...
... cause , which , being narrowly seen , is itself the effect of a finer cause . Everything looks permanent until its secret is known . A rich estate appears to women a firm and lasting fact ; to a merchant , one easily created out of any ...
Page 116
... cause of Abolition , and comes to me with his last news from Barbadoes , why should I not say to him , " Go love thy infant ; love thy wood - chopper : be good - natured and modest : have that grace ; and never varnish your hard ...
... cause of Abolition , and comes to me with his last news from Barbadoes , why should I not say to him , " Go love thy infant ; love thy wood - chopper : be good - natured and modest : have that grace ; and never varnish your hard ...
Contents
INTRODUCTION | vii |
FIRST VISIT TO ENGLAND I | 1 |
RACE AND ABILITY II | 11 |
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