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“Wild liberty develops iron conscience. Want of liberty, by strengthening law and decorum, stupefies conscience.”

Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson

Book:The Collected Works of Ralph Waldo Emerson: Essays, second series

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The Collected Works of Ralph Waldo Emerson: Essays, second series

The second series of Ralph Waldo Emerson's collected works features a curated selection of his essays, which delve into philosophical and spiritual ideas, emphasizing the importance of personal growth and the connection between the individual and the natural world. more

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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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Book:Representative men. English traits. Conduct of life

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Book:The Essential Writings of Ralph Waldo Emerson

Source: The Essential Writings of Ralph Waldo Emerson

“If any mention was made of homicide, madness, adultery, and intolerable tortures, we would let the church-bells ring louder, the church-organ swell its peal and drown the hideous sound. The sugar they raised was excellent: nobody tasted blood in it.”

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Book:Delphi Complete Works of Ralph Waldo Emerson (Illustrated)

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Book:The Complete Works of Ralph Waldo Emerson: Comprising His Essays, Lectures, Poems, and Orations

Source: The Complete Works of Ralph Waldo Emerson: Comprising His Essays, Lectures, Poems, and Orations

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Book:Representative men. English traits. Conduct of life

Source: Representative men. English traits. Conduct of life

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Book:The Complete Works of Ralph Waldo Emerson: Comprising His Essays, Lectures, Poems, and Orations

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Book:The Essential Writings of Ralph Waldo Emerson

Source: The Essential Writings of Ralph Waldo Emerson