We ascribe beauty to that which is simple; which has no superfluous parts; which exactly answers its end; which stands related to all things; which is the mean of many extremes.

Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson

Topics: Beauty Quotes

One of the most wonderful things in nature is a glance of the eye; it...

One of the most wonderful things in nature is a glance of the eye; it...

Life consists in what a man is thinking of all day.

Life consists in what a man is thinking of all day.

'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...

Life is a train of moods like a string of beads; and as we pass...

Life is a train of moods like a string of beads; and as we pass...

The quality of the imagination is to flow and not to freeze

The quality of the imagination is to flow and not to freeze

There are other measures of self-respect for a man, than the number of clean shirts...

There are other measures of self-respect for a man, than the number of clean shirts...

Truth is beautiful, without doubt; but so are lies.

Truth is beautiful, without doubt; but so are lies.

Always do what you are afraid to do.

Always do what you are afraid to do.

A man known to us only as a celebrity in politics or in trade, gains...

A man known to us only as a celebrity in politics or in trade, gains...

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.

He who is not everyday conquering some fear has not learned the secret of life.

He who is not everyday conquering some fear has not learned the secret of life.

The torpid artist seeks inspiration at any cost, by virtue or by vice, by friend...

The torpid artist seeks inspiration at any cost, by virtue or by vice, by friend...

Nothing astonishes men so much as common sense and plain dealing.

Nothing astonishes men so much as common sense and plain dealing.

Power is, in nature, the essential measure of right. Nature suffers nothing to remain in...

Power is, in nature, the essential measure of right. Nature suffers nothing to remain in...

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;...

We judge of man's wisdom by his hope

We judge of man's wisdom by his hope

For every benefit you receive a tax is levied.

For every benefit you receive a tax is levied.

Don't waste life in doubts and fears; spend yourself on the work before you, well...

Don't waste life in doubts and fears; spend yourself on the work before you, well...

I would believe only in a God that knows how to dance.

I would believe only in a God that knows how to dance.

Your life is what your thoughts make it.

Your life is what your thoughts make it.