The Prose Works of Ralph Waldo Emerson: In 2 Volumes. [Inhalt. Vol. I: Miscellanies. - Essays. Vol. II: Representative Men. - English Traits. - Conduct of Life.]. II, Volume 2Fields, Osgood, & Company, 1870 |
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... persons who are intrinsically rich and powerful , I would sell all , and buy it , and put myself on the road to - day . The race goes with us on their credit . The knowledge that in the city is a man who invented the railroad , raises ...
... persons who are intrinsically rich and powerful , I would sell all , and buy it , and put myself on the road to - day . The race goes with us on their credit . The knowledge that in the city is a man who invented the railroad , raises ...
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... . It costs a beautiful person no exertion to paint her image on our eyes ; yet how splendid is that benefit ! It costs no more for a wise soul to convey his 1 quality to other men . And every one can do 6 REPRESENTATIVE MEN .
... . It costs a beautiful person no exertion to paint her image on our eyes ; yet how splendid is that benefit ! It costs no more for a wise soul to convey his 1 quality to other men . And every one can do 6 REPRESENTATIVE MEN .
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... persons who , in their character and actions , answer questions which I have not skill to put . One man answers some question which none of his contemporaries put , and is isolated . The past and pass- ing religions and philosophies ...
... persons who , in their character and actions , answer questions which I have not skill to put . One man answers some question which none of his contemporaries put , and is isolated . The past and pass- ing religions and philosophies ...
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... persons , who , either by the quality of that idea they embodied , or by the largeness of their reception , were entitled to the position of leaders and lawgiv- These teach us the qualities of primary nature , ers . - We - admit us to ...
... persons , who , either by the quality of that idea they embodied , or by the largeness of their reception , were entitled to the position of leaders and lawgiv- These teach us the qualities of primary nature , ers . - We - admit us to ...
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... persons or parties , of Carolina or Cuba , but who announces a law that disposes these particulars , and so certifies me of the equity which checkmates every false player , bankrupts every self- seeker , and apprises me of my ...
... persons or parties , of Carolina or Cuba , but who announces a law that disposes these particulars , and so certifies me of the equity which checkmates every false player , bankrupts every self- seeker , and apprises me of my ...
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