“The Jews believed Jerusalem to be the centre. I have seen a kratometric chart designed to show that the city of Philadelphia was in the same thermic belt, and, by inference, in the same belt of empire, as the cities of Athens, Rome, and London. It was drawn by a patriotic Philadelphian, and was examined with pleasure, under his showing, by the inhabitants of Chestnut Street. But, when carried to Charleston, to New Orleans, and to Boston, it somehow failed to convince the ingenious scholars of all those capitals.”
Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson
Work
Selected Writings of Ralph Waldo Emerson: (A Modern Library E-Book)
The book is a compilation of Ralph Waldo Emerson's most significant writings, showcasing his philosophical and literary contributions. It includes his famous essays such as 'Self-Reliance' and 'Nature,' which have had a profound impact on American literature and thought. 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
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