Tag Archives: Ralph Waldo Emerson

Best Day of the Year

Posted on December 23, 2013 by maggiec

“Write it on your heart that every day is the best day in the year.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson I felt myself needing some Emerson today, so I found this. It comes from his essay, “Works and Days,” an interesting … Continue reading →

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Listen to your Brain

Posted on October 28, 2013 by maggiec

“Trust thyself.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson This very good piece of advice comes from Emerson’s seminal essay “Self-Reliance,” something I recommend to every serious searcher for Truth and wisdom.   Many people think he’s saying “follow your heart,” and in … Continue reading →

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I Can Not Forget

Posted on May 27, 2013 by maggiec

Spirit, that made those heroes dare To die, and leave their children free, Bid Time and Nature gently spare The shaft we raise to them and thee. ~Ralph Waldo Emerson, “Concord Hymn” It’s Memorial Day in America, a day to … Continue reading →

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