People that seem so glorious are all show; underneath they are like everyone else.

Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson

Topics: Ralph Waldo Emerson Quotes

Ideas must work through the brains and arms of good and brave men, or they...

Ideas must work through the brains and arms of good and brave men, or they...

The wise man in the storm prays God, not for safety from danger, but for...

The wise man in the storm prays God, not for safety from danger, but for...

In the morning a man walks with his whole body; in the evening, only with...

In the morning a man walks with his whole body; in the evening, only with...

Democracy becomes a government of bullies tempered by editors.

Democracy becomes a government of bullies tempered by editors.

Every man supposes himself not to be fully understood or appreciated.

Every man supposes himself not to be fully understood or appreciated.

Be silly. Be honest. Be kind.

Be silly. Be honest. Be kind.

Every hero becomes a bore at last.

Every hero becomes a bore at last.

Beauty is the mark God sets on virtue. Every natural action is graceful; every heroic...

Beauty is the mark God sets on virtue. Every natural action is graceful; every heroic...

Make the most of yourself, for that is all there is of you.

Make the most of yourself, for that is all there is of you.

Talent finds its models, methods, and ends in society, exists for exhibition, and goes to...

Talent finds its models, methods, and ends in society, exists for exhibition, and goes to...

Make the most of yourself, for that is all there is of you.

Make the most of yourself, for that is all there is of you.

Flowers... are a proud assertion that a ray of beauty outvalues all the utilities of...

Flowers... are a proud assertion that a ray of beauty outvalues all the utilities of...

The power, which resides in man, is new in nature, and none but he knows...

The power, which resides in man, is new in nature, and none but he knows...

Every time you see a beautiful woman, just remember, somebody got tired of her

Every time you see a beautiful woman, just remember, somebody got tired of her

Do your work, but do your thing.

Do your work, but do your thing.

A woman's beauty is not a gift to man - only a bribe

A woman's beauty is not a gift to man - only a bribe

Whatever course you decide upon, there is always someone to tell you that you are...

Whatever course you decide upon, there is always someone to tell you that you are...

The reason why all men honor love is because it looks up, and not down;...

The reason why all men honor love is because it looks up, and not down;...

If I tell you I love you, can I keep you forever?

If I tell you I love you, can I keep you forever?

If raindrops were kisses, I could send you showers. If hugs were seas, I'd send...

If raindrops were kisses, I could send you showers. If hugs were seas, I'd send...

Not even man that will re-find himself will be able to remove the vanity from...

Not even man that will re-find himself will be able to remove the vanity from...