Quotes by Emerson, Ralph Waldo

There is no prosperity, trade, art, city, or great material wealth of >>

The only gift is a portion of thyself. >>

Life too near paralyses art. >>

Quotations about Genius

A genius is one who can do anything except make a living. >>

A man of genius has a right to any mode of expression. >>

The world is always ready to receive talent with open arms. Very often >>

To believe your own thought, to believe that what is true for you in your private heart is true for all men -- that is genius.

Emerson, Ralph Waldo