Let the man stand on his feet. Let religion cease to be occasional; and the pulses of thought that go to the… — Ralph Waldo Emerson Copy Share Image
The household is a school of power. There, within the door, learn the tragi-comedy of human life. — Ralph Waldo Emerson Copy Share Image
The death of a dear friend, wife, brother, lover, which seemed nothing but privation, somewhat later assumes the aspect of a guide… — Ralph Waldo Emerson Copy Share Image
Then, though I prize my friends, I cannot afford to talk with them and study their visions, lest I lose my own.… — Ralph Waldo Emerson Copy Share Image
There are many eyes that can detect and honor the prudent and household virtues; there are many that can discern Genius on… — Ralph Waldo Emerson Copy Share Image
Would we codify the laws that should reign in households, and whose daily transgression annoys and mortifies us, and degrades our household… — Ralph Waldo Emerson Copy Share Image
We dress our garden, eat our dinners, discuss the household with our wives, and these things make no impression, are forgotten next… — Ralph Waldo Emerson Copy Share Image
The history of mankind interests us only as it exhibits a steady gain of truth and right, in the incessant conflict which it records… — Ralph Waldo Emerson Copy Share Image
If we will not interfere with our thought, but will act entirely, or see how the thing stands in God, we know the particular… — Ralph Waldo Emerson Copy Share Image
If there is any period one would desire to be born in, is it not the age of Revolution; when the old and the… — Ralph Waldo Emerson Copy Share Image
A man cannot speak but he judges himself. With his will or against his will he draws his portrait to the eye of his… — Ralph Waldo Emerson Copy Share Image
Consideration is the soil in which wisdom may be expected to grow, and strength be given to every up-springing plant of duty. — Ralph Waldo Emerson Copy Share Image
“There is then creative reading as well as creative writing. When the mind is braced by labor and invention, the page of whatever book… — Ralph Waldo Emerson Copy Share Image
Another success is the post-office, with its educating energy augmented by cheapness and guarded by a certain religious sentimentin mankind; so that the power… — Ralph Waldo Emerson Copy Share Image
A child reminds us that playtime is an essential part of our daily routine. — Ralph Waldo Emerson Copy Share Image
No man can be criticised but by a greater than he. Do not, then, read the reviews. — Ralph Waldo Emerson Copy Share Image
Coal lay in ledges under the ground since the Flood, until a laborer with pick and windlass brings it to the surface. We may… — Ralph Waldo Emerson Copy Share Image
