“By his machines man can dive and remain under water like a shark; can fly like a hawk in the air; can see atoms like a gnat; can see the system of the universe of Uriel, the angel of the sun; can carry whatever loads a ton of coal can lift; can knock down cities with his fist of gunpowder; can recover the history of his race by the medals which the deluge, and every creature, civil or savage or brute, has involuntarily dropped of its existence; and divine the future possibility of the planet and its inhabitants by his perception of laws of nature.”
Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson
Work
Collected Works of Ralph Waldo Emerson, Volume VIII: Letters and Social Aims
The book includes Emerson's correspondence and essays that delve into themes of social reform, individualism, and the role of the individual in society. It offers insights into Emerson's thoughts on education, democracy, and the importance of self-reliance. more
Author
Ralph Waldo Emerson
American essayist, poet, and philosopher. Born on May 25, 1803, and died on April 27, 1882. Known for his transcendentalist philosophy, his works have had a profound impact on literature and the intellectual world. more
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