Ralph Waldo Emerson

It is a fact often observed, that men have written good verses under the inspiration of passion, who cannot write well under other circumstances.

Friendship, like the immortality of the soul, is too good to be believed.

Good men must not obey the laws too well.

I have thought a sufficient measure of civilization is the influence of good women.

This time, like all times, is a very good one, if we but know what to do with it.

Doing well is the result of doing good. That’s what capitalism is all about.

Every actual State is corrupt. Good men must not obey laws too well.

A good indignation brings out all one’s powers.