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The respect for truth of facts in England is equalled only by the respect for wealth . It is at once the pride of art of the Saxon , as he is a wealth - maker , and his passion for independence . The Englishman believes that every man ...
The respect for truth of facts in England is equalled only by the respect for wealth . It is at once the pride of art of the Saxon , as he is a wealth - maker , and his passion for independence . The Englishman believes that every man ...
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Respect so far the holy laws of this fellowship as not to prejudice its perfect flower by your impatience for its opening . We must be our own before we can be another's . There is at least this satisfaction in crime , according to the ...
Respect so far the holy laws of this fellowship as not to prejudice its perfect flower by your impatience for its opening . We must be our own before we can be another's . There is at least this satisfaction in crime , according to the ...
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The poor Irish labourer one sees with respect , because he believes in something , in his church , and in his employers . Superstitious persons we see with respect , because their whole existence is not bounded by their hats and their ...
The poor Irish labourer one sees with respect , because he believes in something , in his church , and in his employers . Superstitious persons we see with respect , because their whole existence is not bounded by their hats and their ...
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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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