Quotes by Emerson, Ralph Waldo

The faith that stands on authority is not faith. >>

Fear defeats more people than any other one thing in the world. >>

Good men must not obey the laws too well. >>

Quotations about Martyrdom

It is more difficult, and it calls for higher energies of soul, to liv >>

The martyr cannot be dishonored. Every lash inflicted is a tongue of f >>

The torments of martyrdom are probably most keenly felt by the bystand >>

The martyr cannot be dishonored. Every lash inflicted is a tongue of fame; every prison a more illustrious abode.

Emerson, Ralph Waldo