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“Coal is a portable climate. It carries the heat of the tropics to Labrador and the polar circle; and it is the means of transporting itself whithersoever it is wanted. Watt and Stephenson whispered in the ear of mankind their secret, that a half-ounce of coal will draw two tons a mile, and coal carries coal, by rail and by boat, to make Canada as warm as Calcutta, and with its comfort brings its industrial power.”

Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson

Book:The Essential Writings of Ralph Waldo Emerson

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The Essential Writings of Ralph Waldo Emerson

This book includes seminal works by Ralph Waldo Emerson, a prominent figure in American literature and philosophy. It features his most famous essays, such as 'Self-Reliance' and 'Nature', offering insights into his ideas on the nature of the individual, the role of the soul, and the importance of intuition and self-reliance. 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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