Ralph Waldo Emerson — Philosophical Quotes

1.4K quotes · Essayist, Philosopher, Poet

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Ralph Waldo Emerson Quotes

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Ralph Waldo Emerson

Essayist, Philosopher, Poet

Philosophical

“Ideas must work through the brains and the arms of good and brave men or they are no better than dreams.”

Men Dream Courage

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Ralph Waldo Emerson

Essayist, Philosopher, Poet

Philosophical

“We ask for long life, but 'tis deep life, or noble moments that signify. Let the measure of time be spiritual, not mechanical.”

Long Life Spiritual

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Philosophical

“History is the action and reaction of these two, nature and thought.”

Two Action

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Philosophical

“Skepticism is unbelief in cause and effect.”

Causes Skepticism

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“A strong person makes the law and custom null before his own will.”

Law Strong

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“In analysing history do not be too profound, for often the causes are quite superficial.”

Causes History

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“The man is only half himself, the other half is his expression.”

Men Inspirational

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Philosophical

“There is no strong performance without a little fanaticism in the performer.”

Strong Littles

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Philosophical

“Nothing is secure but life, transition, the energizing spirit.”

Life Spirit

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“Everything in the universe goes by indirection. There are no straight lines.”

Lines Positive

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Philosophical

“Sanity is very rare; every man almost and every woman has a dash of madness.”

Men Funny

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Philosophical

“Every thought which genius and piety throw into the world alters the world.”

World Genius

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