Select Writings of Ralph Waldo EmersonW. Scott, 1888 - 351 pages |
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Page 135
... conversation and action with such a man , and are uneasy with fear . The same idea exalts conversation with him . We talk better than we are wont . We have the nimblest fancy , a richer memory , and our dumb devil has taken leave for ...
... conversation and action with such a man , and are uneasy with fear . The same idea exalts conversation with him . We talk better than we are wont . We have the nimblest fancy , a richer memory , and our dumb devil has taken leave for ...
Page 142
... conversation , which is the practice and consummation of friendship . Do not mix waters too much . The best mix as ill as good and bad . You shall have very useful and cheering discourse at several times with two several men , but let ...
... conversation , which is the practice and consummation of friendship . Do not mix waters too much . The best mix as ill as good and bad . You shall have very useful and cheering discourse at several times with two several men , but let ...
Page 341
... conversation , he writes : Many have been celebrated for their compositions whose common conversation and inter- course have betrayed no marks of sublimity or genius . But , as far as possible , I aim to show myself equal in thought and ...
... conversation , he writes : Many have been celebrated for their compositions whose common conversation and inter- course have betrayed no marks of sublimity or genius . But , as far as possible , I aim to show myself equal in thought and ...
Contents
INTRODUCTION | vii |
FIRST VISIT TO ENGLAND I | 1 |
RACE AND ABILITY II | 11 |
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