Essays: First SeriesNational Home Library Foundation, 1932 - 172 pages |
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Page 68
... . In some manner there will be a demonstration of the wrong to the understanding also ; but should we not see it , this deadly deduction makes square the eternal account . Neither can it be said , on the other hand 68 EMERSON'S ESSAYS.
... . In some manner there will be a demonstration of the wrong to the understanding also ; but should we not see it , this deadly deduction makes square the eternal account . Neither can it be said , on the other hand 68 EMERSON'S ESSAYS.
Page 168
... eternal generation of the soul . Cause and effect are two sides of one fact . The same law of eternal procession ranges all that we call the virtues , and extinguishes each in the light of a better . The great man will not be prudent in ...
... eternal generation of the soul . Cause and effect are two sides of one fact . The same law of eternal procession ranges all that we call the virtues , and extinguishes each in the light of a better . The great man will not be prudent in ...
Page 170
... eternal generation of circles proceeds , the eternal generator abides . That central life is somewhat superior to creation , superior to knowledge and thought , and contains all its circles . Forever it labors to create a life and ...
... eternal generation of circles proceeds , the eternal generator abides . That central life is somewhat superior to creation , superior to knowledge and thought , and contains all its circles . Forever it labors to create a life and ...
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