To speak truly, few adult persons can see nature. Most persons do not see the sun. At least they have a very superficial seeing. The sun illuminates only the eye of the man, but shines into the eye and heart…

Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson

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Things are in the saddle, And ride mankind

Things are in the saddle, And ride mankind

Every experiment, by multitudes or by individuals, that has a sensual and selfish aim, will...

Every experiment, by multitudes or by individuals, that has a sensual and selfish aim, will...

All life is an experiment.

All life is an experiment.

Death comes to all, but great achievements build a monument which shall endure until the...

Death comes to all, but great achievements build a monument which shall endure until the...

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...

Next to the originator of a good sentence is the first quoter of it.

Next to the originator of a good sentence is the first quoter of it.

In skating over thin ice our safety is in our speed.

In skating over thin ice our safety is in our speed.

Love is one of those jokes you have to be there to get.

Love is one of those jokes you have to be there to get.

'Tis pedantry to estimate nations by the census, or by square miles of land, or...

'Tis pedantry to estimate nations by the census, or by square miles of land, or...

Thoughts come into our minds by avenues which we never left open, and thoughts go...

Thoughts come into our minds by avenues which we never left open, and thoughts go...

Happiness is just an illusion caused by the temporary absence of reality.

Happiness is just an illusion caused by the temporary absence of reality.

Guard well your spare moments. They are like uncut diamonds. Discard them and their value...

Guard well your spare moments. They are like uncut diamonds. Discard them and their value...

The creation of a thousand forests is in one acorn.

The creation of a thousand forests is in one acorn.

A man is related to all nature.

A man is related to all nature.

Curiosity is lying in wait for every secret.

Curiosity is lying in wait for every secret.

Curiosity is lying in wait for every secret.

Curiosity is lying in wait for every secret.

We acquire the strength we have overcome.

We acquire the strength we have overcome.

England, an old and exhausted island, must one day be contented, like other parents, to...

England, an old and exhausted island, must one day be contented, like other parents, to...

Children are not our property, and they are not ours to control any more that...

Children are not our property, and they are not ours to control any more that...

College is the best time of your life. When else are your parents going to...

College is the best time of your life. When else are your parents going to...