Quotes by Emerson, Ralph Waldo

Give me insight into today and you may have the antique and future wor >>

Trust instinct to the end, even though you can give no reason. >>

The laws of each are convertible into the laws of any other. >>

Quotations about Wit

True wit is nature to advantage dressed, what oft was thought, but nev >>

In the midst of the fountain of wit there arises something bitter, whi >>

Sometimes we are inclined to class those who are once-and-a-half witte >>

Wit makes its own welcome, and levels all distinctions. No dignity, no learning, no force of character, can make any stand against good wit.

Emerson, Ralph Waldo