“Jesus and Shakespeare are fragments of the soul, and by love I conquer and incorporate them in my own conscious domain. His virtue,--is not that mine? His wit,--if it cannot be made mine, it is not wit.”
Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson
Work
Select Essays and Poems
This compilation includes a diverse selection of essays and poems, offering readers a glimpse into the literary works of different authors. The essays cover a wide array of subjects and perspectives, while the poems explore various emotions and ideas through poetic expression. 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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