Select Writings of Ralph Waldo EmersonW. Scott, 1888 - 351 pages |
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Page xxxiii
... side of things which we cannot afford to ignore ; while in Emerson it finds hardly any recognition . But Emerson's valiant optimism is what we want for daily refreshment and stimulus . It avails to keep us in good heart in the face of ...
... side of things which we cannot afford to ignore ; while in Emerson it finds hardly any recognition . But Emerson's valiant optimism is what we want for daily refreshment and stimulus . It avails to keep us in good heart in the face of ...
Page 109
... side to side . Hours of sanity and consideration are always arriving to communities , as to individuals , when the truth is seen , and the martyrs are justified . Thus do all things preach the indifferency of circumstances . The man is ...
... side to side . Hours of sanity and consideration are always arriving to communities , as to individuals , when the truth is seen , and the martyrs are justified . Thus do all things preach the indifferency of circumstances . The man is ...
Page 332
... side by side , and admit of being compared ; when the energies of all men are searched by fear and by hope ; when the historic glories of the old can be compensated by the rich possibilities of the new era ? This time , like all times ...
... side by side , and admit of being compared ; when the energies of all men are searched by fear and by hope ; when the historic glories of the old can be compensated by the rich possibilities of the new era ? This time , like all times ...
Contents
INTRODUCTION | vii |
FIRST VISIT TO ENGLAND I | 1 |
RACE AND ABILITY II | 11 |
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