A man is a hero, not because he is braver than anyone else, but because he is brave for 10 minutes longer.
Ralph Waldo EmersonI suppose an entire cabinet of shells would be an expression of the whole human mind; a Flora of the whole globe would be so likewise, or a history of beasts; or a painting of all the aspects of the clouds. Everything is significant.
Ralph Waldo EmersonThe good judge is not he who does hair-splitting justice to every allegation, but who, aiming at substantial justice, rules something intelligible of the guidance of suitors.
Ralph Waldo Emerson