The element running through entire nature, which we popularly call Fate, is known to us as limitation. Whatever limits us, we callFate.
Ralph Waldo EmersonAll forms of government symbolize an immortal government, common to all dynasties and independent of numbers, perfect where two men exist, perfect where there is only one man.
Ralph Waldo EmersonSuch is the active power of good temperament! Great sweetness of temper neutralizes such vast amounts of acid.
Ralph Waldo EmersonThe god of Victory is said to be one-handed, but Peace gives victory to both sides.
Ralph Waldo EmersonIt is a sign of our times, conspicuous to the coarsest observer, that many intelligent and religious persons withdraw themselves from the common labors and competitions of the market and the caucus, and betake themselves to a certain solitary and critical way of living, from which no solid fruit has yet appeared to justify their separation.
Ralph Waldo Emerson