Emerson

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“Wiser far than human seer,
Yellow-breeched philosopher!
Seeing only what is fair,
Sipping only what is sweet,
Thou dost mock at fate and care,
Leave the chaff, and take the wheat,”
—Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803–1882)

“I hate to be defended in a newspaper. As long as all that is said is said against me, I feel a certain assurance of success. But as soon as honeyed words of praise are spoken for me, I feel as one that lies unprotected before his enemies.”
—Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803–1882)

“Dearest Nature, strong and kind,
Whispered, “Darling, never mind!
Tomorrow they will wear another face,
The founder thou; these are thy race!””
—Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803–1882)