“It is plain that there is no separate essence called courage, no cup or cell in the brain, no vessel in the heart containing drops or atoms that make or give this virtue; but it is the right or healthy state of every man, when he is free to do that which is constitutional to him to do.”
Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson
Work
The Collected Works of Ralph Waldo Emerson: Society and solitude
This compilation includes a selection of Ralph Waldo Emerson's influential writings, exploring the complexities of human relationships and the pursuit of personal growth amidst societal norms. 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
You May Also Like
Source: Uncollected Stories of William Faulkner
Source: The Early Short Stories of F. Scott Fitzgerald
“Courage is of the heart by derivation, And great it is. But fear is of the soul.”
Source: The poetry of Robert Frost
“Courage is in the air in bracing whiffs Better than all the stalemate an's and ifs.”
Source: The poetry of Robert Frost
Source: Les Misérables
Source: Delphi Complete Works of David Hume (Illustrated)
Source: The Table Talk of Dr. Johnson: Comprising Opinions and Anecdotes of Life and Literature, Men, Manners, and Morals
Source: Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: John F. Kennedy, 1962
Source: Man's Search for Himself