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Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson

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Love of beauty is Taste. The creation of beauty is Art.

Love of beauty is Taste. The creation of beauty is Art.

We are rich only through what we give, and poor only through what we refuse.

We are rich only through what we give, and poor only through what we refuse.

Each man is a hero and an oracle to somebody

Each man is a hero and an oracle to somebody

The glory of friendship is not the outstretched hand, nor the kindly smile...it's the spiritual...

The glory of friendship is not the outstretched hand, nor the kindly smile...it's the spiritual...

Fame is proof that people are gullible

Fame is proof that people are gullible

If eyes were made for seeing, then beauty is its own excuse for being

If eyes were made for seeing, then beauty is its own excuse for being

There are many things of which a wise man might wish to be ignorant

There are many things of which a wise man might wish to be ignorant

Peace cannot be achieved through violence, it can only be attained through understanding.

Peace cannot be achieved through violence, it can only be attained through understanding.

A friend is a person with whom I may be sincere. Before him, I may...

A friend is a person with whom I may be sincere. Before him, I may...

The solar system has no anxiety about its reputation

The solar system has no anxiety about its reputation

Speak less. Say more. whaywardj

Speak less. Say more. whaywardj

Who hears me, who understands me, becomes mine, a possession for all time.

Who hears me, who understands me, becomes mine, a possession for all time.

To speak truly, few adult persons can see nature. Most persons do not see the...

To speak truly, few adult persons can see nature. Most persons do not see the...

We judge a man's wisdom by his hope.

We judge a man's wisdom by his hope.

Nature always wears the colors of the spirit.

Nature always wears the colors of the spirit.

Do not go where the path may lead; go instead where there is no path...

Do not go where the path may lead; go instead where there is no path...

It is one of the blessings of old friends that you can afford to be...

It is one of the blessings of old friends that you can afford to be...

Don't be pushed by your problems. Be led by your dreams.

Don't be pushed by your problems. Be led by your dreams.

When I slept, armies of footnotes marched across my dreams in close-order drill.

When I slept, armies of footnotes marched across my dreams in close-order drill.

I have always been amazed at the way an ordinary observer lends so much more...

I have always been amazed at the way an ordinary observer lends so much more...

Welcome those big, sticky, complicated problems. In them are your most powerful opportunities.

Welcome those big, sticky, complicated problems. In them are your most powerful opportunities.