“We lie in the lap of immense intelligence, which makes us receivers of its truth and organ of its activity. When we discern justice, when we discern truth, we do nothing by ourselves, but allow a passage to its beams. If we ask whence this comes, if we seek to pry into the soul that causes, all philosophy is at fault. Its presence or its absence is all we can affirm.”
Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson
Work
The Spiritual Emerson: Essential Works by Ralph Waldo Emerson
This book presents a curated collection of Ralph Waldo Emerson's most significant works, exploring his profound insights into spirituality, self-reliance, and the nature of the human experience. 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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