Quotes by Emerson, Ralph Waldo

The eye is easily frightened. >>

Books are the best of things if well used; if abused, among the worst. >>

It is one of the blessings of old friends that you can afford to be st >>

Quotations about Ancestry

I am, in point of fact, a particularly haughty and exclusive person, o >>

They talk about their Pilgrim blood, their birthright high and holy! a >>

I don't know who my grandfather was; I am much more concerned to know >>

Good breeding, a union of kindness and independence.

Emerson, Ralph Waldo