Every artist was first an amateur. Ralph Waldo Emerson View this quote
As we are, so we do; and as we do, so is it done to us; we are the builders of our fortunes. Ralph Waldo Emerson
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Astronomy to the selfish becomes astrology. Ralph Waldo Emerson
Bad times have a scientific value. These are occasions a good learner would not miss. Ralph Waldo Emerson
Be an opener of doors for such as come after thee, and do not try to make the universe a blind alley. Ralph Waldo Emerson
Be not the slave of your own past – plunge into the sublime seas, dive deep, and swim far, so you shall come back with new self-respect, with new power, and with an advanced experience that shall explain and overlook the old. Ralph Waldo Emerson
Before we acquire great power we must acquire wisdom to use it well. Ralph Waldo Emerson
Better be a nettle in the side of your friend than his echo. Ralph Waldo Emerson
Books are for nothing but to inspire Ralph Waldo Emerson
Character is higher than intellect. A great soul will be strong to live as well as think. Ralph Waldo Emerson
Common sense is as rare as genius. Ralph Waldo Emerson
American philosopher, essayist, and poet
May 25th, 1803 - April 27th, 1882
