The Essay on Self-relianceThe Roycrofters, 1908 - 82 pages |
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Page 11
... perception that the Eternal was stir- ring at their heart , working through their hands , predominating in all their being . And we are now men , and must accept in the highest mind the same transcendent destiny ; and not pinched in a ...
... perception that the Eternal was stir- ring at their heart , working through their hands , predominating in all their being . And we are now men , and must accept in the highest mind the same transcendent destiny ; and not pinched in a ...
Page 40
... perceptions . And to his involuntary perceptions , he knows a perfect respect is due . He may err in the expression of them , but he knows that 40.
... perceptions . And to his involuntary perceptions , he knows a perfect respect is due . He may err in the expression of them , but he knows that 40.
Page 41
... perceptions as of opinions , or rather much more readily ; for , they do not distinguish between perception and notion . They fancy that I choose to see this or that thing . But perception is not whimsical , but fatal . If I see a trait ...
... perceptions as of opinions , or rather much more readily ; for , they do not distinguish between perception and notion . They fancy that I choose to see this or that thing . But perception is not whimsical , but fatal . If I see a trait ...
Page 66
... perceive , that , light unsystematic , indomitable , will break into any cabin , even into theirs . Let them chirp awhile and call it their own . If they are honest and do well , presently their neat new pinfold will be too strait and ...
... perceive , that , light unsystematic , indomitable , will break into any cabin , even into theirs . Let them chirp awhile and call it their own . If they are honest and do well , presently their neat new pinfold will be too strait and ...
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