The Complete Works of Ralph Waldo Emerson, Volumes 11-12Wm. H. Wise, 1911 - 416 pages |
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Page 145
... genius is becoming indis- pensable , and the quality of this race is to be honored for itself . For this , they have been preserved in sandy deserts , in rice - swamps , in kitchens and shoe - shops , so long now let them emerge ...
... genius is becoming indis- pensable , and the quality of this race is to be honored for itself . For this , they have been preserved in sandy deserts , in rice - swamps , in kitchens and shoe - shops , so long now let them emerge ...
Page 209
... genius equal to every work . By new arts the earth is subdued , roaded , tunnelled , telegraphed , gas - lighted ; vast amounts of old labor disused ; the sinews of man being relieved by sinews of steam . We are on the brink of more ...
... genius equal to every work . By new arts the earth is subdued , roaded , tunnelled , telegraphed , gas - lighted ; vast amounts of old labor disused ; the sinews of man being relieved by sinews of steam . We are on the brink of more ...
Page 315
... genius , the political lead- ers of the day break the else insurmountable routine of class and local legislation , and take a step forward in the direction of catholic and universal interests . Every step in the history of political ...
... genius , the political lead- ers of the day break the else insurmountable routine of class and local legislation , and take a step forward in the direction of catholic and universal interests . Every step in the history of political ...
Page 337
... Genius which ruled in the affairs of nations ; which , with a slow but stern justice , carried for- ward the fortunes of certain chosen houses , weed- ing out single offenders or offending families , and securing at last the firm ...
... Genius which ruled in the affairs of nations ; which , with a slow but stern justice , carried for- ward the fortunes of certain chosen houses , weed- ing out single offenders or offending families , and securing at last the firm ...
Page 351
... genius of the land , will go on clothing this shaft with daily beauty and spiritual life . ' T is certain that a plain stone like this , standing on such memories , having no reference to utilities , but only to the grand instincts of ...
... genius of the land , will go on clothing this shaft with daily beauty and spiritual life . ' T is certain that a plain stone like this , standing on such memories , having no reference to utilities , but only to the grand instincts of ...
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