Select Writings of Ralph Waldo EmersonW. Scott, 1888 - 351 pages |
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Page 60
... gives the impression of superiority to the institution , which he must give who will reform it . It makes no difference what you say you must make me feel that you are aloof from it ; by your natural and supernatural advantages , do ...
... gives the impression of superiority to the institution , which he must give who will reform it . It makes no difference what you say you must make me feel that you are aloof from it ; by your natural and supernatural advantages , do ...
Page 146
... give me that which properly they cannot give , but which emanates from them . But they shall not hold me by any relations less subtle and pure . We will meet as though we met not , and part as though we parted not . It has seemed to me ...
... give me that which properly they cannot give , but which emanates from them . But they shall not hold me by any relations less subtle and pure . We will meet as though we met not , and part as though we parted not . It has seemed to me ...
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... give way to superstitions . The house in which we were born is not quite mere timber and stone ; is still haunted by parents and pro- genitors . The creeds into which we were initiated in childhood and youth no longer hold their old ...
... give way to superstitions . The house in which we were born is not quite mere timber and stone ; is still haunted by parents and pro- genitors . The creeds into which we were initiated in childhood and youth no longer hold their old ...
Contents
INTRODUCTION | vii |
FIRST VISIT TO ENGLAND I | 1 |
RACE AND ABILITY II | 11 |
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