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“Those who are esteemed umpires of taste, are often persons who have acquired some knowledge of admired pictures or sculptures, andhave an inclination for whatever is elegant; but if you inquire whether they are beautiful souls, and whether their own acts are like fair pictures, you learn that they are selfish and sensual. Their cultivation is local, as if you should rub a log of dry wood in one spot to produce fire, all the rest remaining cold.”

Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson

Book:The Portable Emerson: New Edition

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The Portable Emerson: New Edition

This volume includes a selection of Ralph Waldo Emerson's most influential works, offering readers insight into his philosophical and literary contributions. The essays and lectures cover a range of topics, including self-reliance, nature, and the importance of individuality. 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:Selected Writings of Ralph Waldo Emerson: (A Modern Library E-Book)

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

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