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Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson

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The civilized man has built a coach, but has lost the use of his feet.

The civilized man has built a coach, but has lost the use of his feet.

If there is any period one would desire to be born in, is it not...

If there is any period one would desire to be born in, is it not...

Every sweet has its sour; every evil its good

Every sweet has its sour; every evil its good

The years teach much which the days never knew.

The years teach much which the days never knew.

The desire of gold is not for gold. It is for the means of freedom...

The desire of gold is not for gold. It is for the means of freedom...

It is as impossible for a man to be cheated by any one but himself,...

It is as impossible for a man to be cheated by any one but himself,...

We do not live an equal life, but one of contrasts and patchwork; now a...

We do not live an equal life, but one of contrasts and patchwork; now a...

Every man has his own vocation, talent is the call.

Every man has his own vocation, talent is the call.

Getting old is a fascination thing. The older you get, the older you want to...

Getting old is a fascination thing. The older you get, the older you want to...

A hero is no braver than an ordinary man, but he is braver five minutes...

A hero is no braver than an ordinary man, but he is braver five minutes...

I have thought a sufficient measure of civilization is the influence of good women.

I have thought a sufficient measure of civilization is the influence of good women.

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

Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm.

Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm.

When the act of reflection takes place in the mind, when we look at ourselves...

When the act of reflection takes place in the mind, when we look at ourselves...

We lie in the lap of immense intelligence.

We lie in the lap of immense intelligence.

Life is a progress, and not a station.

Life is a progress, and not a station.

Love and you shall be loved.

Love and you shall be loved.

Hitch your wagon to a star.

Hitch your wagon to a star.

Well, I'm playing for the fans so whenever they come and ask for autographs I...

Well, I'm playing for the fans so whenever they come and ask for autographs I...

A cure for War? Furiously spending the same daily amount of money toward making friends....

A cure for War? Furiously spending the same daily amount of money toward making friends....

Fame is something that must be won. Honor is something that must not be lost.

Fame is something that must be won. Honor is something that must not be lost.