Quotes by Emerson, Ralph Waldo

It is one of the blessings of old friends that you can afford to be st >>

We do not quite forgive a giver. The hand that feeds us is in some dan >>

My chief want in life is someone who shall make me do what I can. >>

Quotations about Courage

Courage is poorly housed that dwells in numbers; the lion never counts >>

Gallantry to women -- the sure road to their favor -- is nothing but t >>

The human race afraid of nothing, rushes on through every crime. >>

Whatever you do, you need courage. Whatever course you decide upon, there is always someone to tell you that you are wrong. There are always difficulties arising that tempt you to believe your critics are right. To map out a course of action and follow it to an end requires some of the same courage that a soldier needs. Peace has its victories, but it takes brave men and women to win them.

Emerson, Ralph Waldo