Ralph Waldo Emerson Sayings and Quotes

Below you will find our collection of inspirational, wise, and humorous old Ralph Waldo Emerson quotes, Ralph Waldo Emerson sayings, and Ralph Waldo Emerson proverbs, collected over the years from a variety of sources.'

Our impatience of miles, when we are in a hurry; but it is still best that a mile should have seventeen hundred and sixty yards. Ralph Waldo Emerson
The only way to have a friend is to be one. Ralph Waldo Emerson
We must be as courteous to a man as we are to a picture, which we are willing to give the advantage of a good light. Ralph Waldo Emerson
Consideration is the soil in which wisdom may be expected to grow, and strength be given to every up-springing plant of duty. Ralph Waldo Emerson
An artist spends himself like the crayon in his hand, till he is all gone. Ralph Waldo Emerson
The frost which kills the harvest of a year saves the harvest of a century, by destroying the weevil or the locust. Ralph Waldo Emerson
The soul comes from without into the human body, as into a temporary abode, and it goes out of it anew. it passes into other habitations, for the soul is immortal. Ralph Waldo Emerson
A hero is no braver than an ordinary man, but he is brave five minutes longer. Ralph Waldo Emerson
For nonconformity the world will whip you with its displeasure. Ralph Waldo Emerson
Do not follow where the path may lead. Go, instead, where there is no path and leave a trail. Ralph Waldo Emerson
The best lightning rod for your protection is your own spine. Ralph Waldo Emerson
The ornaments of our homes are the friends that visit it. Ralph Waldo Emerson
Rings and jewels are not gifts, but apologies for gifts. The only true gift is a portion of thyself Ralph Waldo Emerson
A man in the wrong may more easily be convinced than one half right. Ralph Waldo Emerson
Enthusiasm is the mother of effort, and without it nothing great was ever achieved. Ralph Waldo Emerson
You cannot do a kindness too soon, for you never know how soon it will be too late. Ralph Waldo Emerson
Character is an invincible force, which acts by presence and without means. Ralph Waldo Emerson
Two touch the string, The harp is dumb. Ralph Waldo Emerson
Pain is superficial, and therefore fear is. The torments of martyrdoms are probably most keenly felt by the by-standers Ralph Waldo Emerson
The poisons are our principal medicines, which kill the disease and save the life. Ralph Waldo Emerson
It is dainty to be sick if you have leisure and convenience for it. Ralph Waldo Emerson
Don't be pushed by your problems. Be led by your dreams. Ralph Waldo Emerson
Most men have bound their eyes with one or another handkerchief, and attached themselves to some one of these communities of opinion. Ralph Waldo Emerson
In every society some men are born to rule, and some to advise. Ralph Waldo Emerson
A man's wife has more power over him than the state has. Ralph Waldo Emerson
The first wealth is health. Ralph Waldo Emerson
The man of genius inspires us with a boundless confidence in our own powers. Ralph Waldo Emerson
To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment. Ralph Waldo Emerson
Make the most of yourself, for that is all there is of you. Ralph Waldo Emerson
The brevity of human life gives a melancholy to the profession of the architect. Ralph Waldo Emerson