Quotes by Emerson, Ralph Waldo

So much of our time is spent in preparation, so much in routine, and s >>

The wise know that foolish legislation is a rope of sand, which perish >>

We lie in the lap of immense intelligence. >>

Quotations about Poetry and Poets

Poetry is the impish attempt to paint the color of the wind. >>

The poetic act consists of suddenly seeing that an idea splits up into >>

The man is either mad, or he is making verses. >>

Sooner or later that which is now life shall be poetry, and every fair and manly trait shall add a richer strain to the song.

Emerson, Ralph Waldo