The Complete Works of Ralph Waldo Emerson, Volumes 7-8Wm. H. Wise, 1912 |
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Page 24
... the storm . " I No use can lessen the wonder of this control by so weak a creature of forces so prodigious . I remember I watched , in crossing the sea , the beautiful skill whereby the engine in its con- stant working 24 CIVILIZATION.
... the storm . " I No use can lessen the wonder of this control by so weak a creature of forces so prodigious . I remember I watched , in crossing the sea , the beautiful skill whereby the engine in its con- stant working 24 CIVILIZATION.
Page 27
... force of gravity brings down the axe ; that is to say , the planet itself splits his stick . The farmer had much ill temper , laziness and shirking to endure from his hand - sawyers , until one day he bethought him to put his saw - mill ...
... force of gravity brings down the axe ; that is to say , the planet itself splits his stick . The farmer had much ill temper , laziness and shirking to endure from his hand - sawyers , until one day he bethought him to put his saw - mill ...
Page 28
... hitch his wagon to a star , ' and see his chore done by the gods themselves . That is the way we are strong , by borrowing the might of the elements . The forces of steam , gravity , galvanism , light , magnets , wind , 28 CIVILIZATION.
... hitch his wagon to a star , ' and see his chore done by the gods themselves . That is the way we are strong , by borrowing the might of the elements . The forces of steam , gravity , galvanism , light , magnets , wind , 28 CIVILIZATION.
Page 30
... of the celes- tial circuits , we can harness also evil agents , the powers of darkness , and force them to serve against their will the ends of wisdom and virtue . Thus a wise government puts fines and penalties on pleasant 30 CIVILIZATION.
... of the celes- tial circuits , we can harness also evil agents , the powers of darkness , and force them to serve against their will the ends of wisdom and virtue . Thus a wise government puts fines and penalties on pleasant 30 CIVILIZATION.
Page 32
... force of their qualities , — I see what cubic values Amer- ica has , and in these a better certificate of civili- zation than great cities or enormous wealth . ― In strictness , the vital refinements are the moral and intellectual steps ...
... force of their qualities , — I see what cubic values Amer- ica has , and in these a better certificate of civili- zation than great cities or enormous wealth . ― In strictness , the vital refinements are the moral and intellectual steps ...
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