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Ralph Waldo Emerson Quotes
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So much of our time is preparation, so much is routine, and so much retrospect, that the pith of each man's genius contracts itself to a very few hours.
Take the place and attitude to which you see your unquestionable right, and all men acquiesce.
Self-trust is the essence of heroism.
Every spirit makes its house; but afterwards the house confines the spirit.
If we must accept Fate, we are not less compelled to affirm liberty, the significance of the individual, the grandeur of duty, the power of character.
In the history of the individual is always an account of his condition, and he knows himself to be a party to his present estate.
Any work looks wonderful to me except the one which I can do.
It is easy to live for others; everybody does. I call on you to live for yourselves.
The man is only half himself, the other half is his expression.
We all wish to be of importance in one way or another. The child coughs with might and main, since it has no other claim on the company.
Success Quote
Try not to become a man of success but rather try to become a man of value.
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There's a fine line between genius and insanity. I have erased this line.
Life Quote
My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style.
Relationship Quote
A woman we love rarely satisfies all our needs, and we deceive her with a woman whom we do not love.
Happiness Quote
There is only one way to happiness and that is to cease worrying about things which are beyond the power of our will.
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