Ralph Waldo Emerson was one of the most famous essayists of 19th century America. His views on the laws of nature were made popular by his writing. On this page, you will find a collection of the memorable quotes of Ralph Waldo Emerson. If you want me to include your favorite Ralph Waldo Emerson quotes on this site, please fill out the
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- We do not count a man’s years until he has nothing else to count.
- Out from the heart of Nature rolled, The burdens of the Bible old.
- Fear not, then, thou child infirm; There’s no god dare wrong a worm.
- For what avail the plough or sail, Or land or life, if freedom fail?
- Next to the originator of a good sentence is the first quoter of it.
- Nor sequent centuries could hit, Orbit and sum of Shakespeare’s wit.
- If eyes were made for seeing, Then Beauty is its own excuse for being.
- Can anybody remember when the times were not hard and money not scarce?
- Life is not so short but that there is always time enough for courtesy.
- The condition which high friendship demands is ability to do without it.
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