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Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson

“Success goes thus invariably with a certain plus or positive power: an ounce of power must balance an ounce of weight.”

Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson

Book:Power, Wealth, Illusions

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Power, Wealth, Illusions

This book delves into the complex interplay between power and wealth, examining how these elements shape societal structures and individual lives. It investigates the illusions that can arise from the pursuit of power and wealth, and their impact on personal and collective well-being. 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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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

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

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Book:Culture, Behavior, Beauty

Source: Culture, Behavior, Beauty

“But the wise know that foolish legislation is a rope of sand, which perishes in the twisting; that the State must follow, and notlead the character and progress of the citizen; the strongest usurper is quickly got rid of; and they only who build on Ideas, build for eternity; and that the form of government which prevails, is the expression of what cultivation exists in the population which permits it.”

Source: The Annotated Emerson

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Book:The Prose Works of Ralph Waldo Emerson

Source: The Prose Works of Ralph Waldo Emerson

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Book:Essays, Orations and Lectures

Source: Essays, Orations and Lectures

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

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

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Source: The Annotated Emerson