The Complete Works of Ralph Waldo Emerson, Volume 1Houghton, Mifflin, 1904 |
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Page 34
... appears to men , or it does not appear . When in fortunate hours we ponder this miracle , the wise man doubts if at all other times he is not blind and deaf ; " Can such things be , And overcome us like a summer's cloud , Without our ...
... appears to men , or it does not appear . When in fortunate hours we ponder this miracle , the wise man doubts if at all other times he is not blind and deaf ; " Can such things be , And overcome us like a summer's cloud , Without our ...
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... appear to be degradations . ' When this appears among so many that surround it , the spirit prefers it to all others . It says , " From such as this have I drawn joy and knowledge ; in such as this have I found and beheld myself ; I ...
... appear to be degradations . ' When this appears among so many that surround it , the spirit prefers it to all others . It says , " From such as this have I drawn joy and knowledge ; in such as this have I found and beheld myself ; I ...
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... appear in his composi- tions . Indeed , this twofold merit characterizes ever the productions of great masters . The man of genius should occupy the whole space between God or pure mind and the multitude of uned- ucated men . He must ...
... appear in his composi- tions . Indeed , this twofold merit characterizes ever the productions of great masters . The man of genius should occupy the whole space between God or pure mind and the multitude of uned- ucated men . He must ...
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