Quotes by Emerson, Ralph Waldo

Character is higher than intellect. A great soul will be strong to liv >>

We cannot see things that stare us in the face until the hour comes th >>

A man makes inferiors his superiors by heat; self-control is the rule. >>

Quotations about Respectability

I get no respect. The way my luck is running, if I was a politician I >>

The inquiry in England is not whether a man has talents and genius, bu >>

It's so clear that you have to cherish everyone. I think that's what I >>

Men are respectable only as they respect.

Emerson, Ralph Waldo