Quotes by Emerson, Ralph Waldo

Nothing astonishes people so much as common sense and plain dealing. >>

It is easy in the world to live after the world's opinions; it is easy >>

The only reward of virtue is virtue. >>

Quotations about Solitude

We walk alone in the world. >>

The thoughtful soul to solitude retires. >>

We are a most solitary people, and we live, repelled by one another, i >>

Conversation enriches the understanding; but solitude is the school of genius.

Emerson, Ralph Waldo