Quotes by Emerson, Ralph Waldo

Truth is beautiful, without doubt; but so are lies. >>

Thought is the blossom; language the bud; action the fruit behind it. >>

Envy is the tax which all distinction must pay. >>

Quotations about Self-reliance

God helps them that help themselves. >>

At the bottom no one in life can help anyone else in life; this one ex >>

This gives force to the strong -- that the multitude have no habit of >>

This gives force to the strong -- that the multitude have no habit of self-reliance or original action.

Emerson, Ralph Waldo