Ralph emerson
A hero is no braver than an ordinary man, but he is braver five minutes longer.
Ralph Waldo EmersonSometimes a scream is better than a thesis.
Ralph Waldo EmersonEach man takes care that his neighbor shall not cheat him. But a day comes when he begins to care that he does not cheat his neighbor. Then all goes well -- he has changed his market-cart into a chariot of the sun.
Ralph Waldo EmersonThe louder he talked of his honor, the faster we counted our spoons.
Ralph Waldo EmersonWhatever you do, you need courage. Whatever course you decide upon, there is always someone to tell you that you are wrong. There are always difficulties arising that tempt you to believe your critics are right. To map out a course of action and follow it to an end requires some of the same courage that a soldier needs. Peace has its victories, but it takes brave men and women to win them.
Ralph Waldo EmersonPeople only see what they are prepared to see.
Ralph Waldo EmersonTruth is beautiful, without doubt; but so are lies.
Ralph Waldo EmersonThe reward of a thing well done is to have done it.
Ralph Waldo EmersonDo what you know and perception is converted into character.
Ralph Waldo EmersonHitch your wagon to a star.
Ralph Waldo EmersonThis time, like all times, is a very good one, if we but know what to do with it.
Ralph Waldo EmersonNothing can bring you peace but yourself.
Ralph Waldo EmersonWe aim above the mark to hit the mark.
Ralph Waldo EmersonSo of cheerfulness, or a good temper, the more it is spent, the more it remains.
Ralph Waldo EmersonA friend might well be reckoned the masterpiece of nature.
Ralph Waldo EmersonWhen it is dark enough, you can see the stars.
Ralph Waldo EmersonThe ornament of a house is the friends who frequent it.
Ralph Waldo EmersonOur chief want in life is somebody who shall make us do what we can.
Ralph Waldo EmersonLife is a perpetual instruction in cause and effect.
Ralph Waldo EmersonThe only way to have a friend is to be one.
Ralph Waldo EmersonFinish each day and be done with it. You have done what you could. Some blunders and absurdities no doubt crept in, forget them as soon as you can. Tomorrow is a new day, you shall begin it well and serenely...
Ralph Waldo EmersonEvery man I meet is in some way my superior.
Ralph Waldo EmersonWe take care of our health, we lay up money, we make our roof tight and our clothing sufficient, but who provides wisely that he shall not be wanting the best property of all -- friends?
Ralph Waldo EmersonBy necessity, by proclivity, and by delight, we all quote. In fact, it is as difficult to appropriate the thoughts of others as it is to invent.
Ralph Waldo EmersonNo great man ever complains of want of opportunity.
Ralph Waldo Emerson
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