Life is a series of surprises and would not be worth taking or keeping if it were not. Ralph Waldo Emerson More Quotes by Ralph Waldo Emerson More Quotes From Ralph Waldo Emerson Happiness is a perfume you cannot pour on others without getting some on yourself. Ralph Waldo Emerson positivehappinessinspirational Don't waste life in doubts and fears; spend yourself on the work before you, well assured that the right performance of this hour's duties will be the best preparation for the hours and ages that will follow it. Ralph Waldo Emerson fearmotivationalpast Great men are they who see that spiritual is stronger than any material force - that thoughts rule the world. Ralph Waldo Emerson spiritualinspirationalart Before we acquire great power we must acquire wisdom to use it well. Ralph Waldo Emerson greatnesspowerfuluse The characteristic of genuine heroism is its persistency. All men have wandering impulses, fits and starts of generosity. But when you have resolved to be great, abide by yourself, and do not weakly try to reconcile yourself with the world. The heroic cannot be the common, nor the common the heroic. Ralph Waldo Emerson generosityheromen Nothing external to you has any power over you. Ralph Waldo Emerson powerfulcaringpositive Shallow men believe in luck. Strong men believe in cause and effect. Ralph Waldo Emerson being-strongstrengthinspirational As long as a man stands in his own way, everything seems to be in his way. Ralph Waldo Emerson greatnessdreaminspirational In spite of warnings, change rarely occurs until the status quo becomes more painful than change. People seem not to see that their opinion of the world is also a confession of their character. Ralph Waldo Emerson warningcharacterpeople When a happy person comes into the room, it is as if another candle has been lit. Ralph Waldo Emerson happy-personlitrooms In order for one to learn the important lessons of life, one must first overcome a fear each day. Ralph Waldo Emerson life-lessoninspirationalorder A great man is always willing to be little. Ralph Waldo Emerson confidencespiritualintegrity Win as if you were used to it, lose as if you enjoyed it for a change. Ralph Waldo Emerson cutemotivationalinspirational Fear always springs from ignorance. Ralph Waldo Emerson spiritualfearspring Stay at home in your mind. Don't recite other people's opinions. Ralph Waldo Emerson mindhomepeople Trust men and they will be true to you; treat them greatly and they will show themselves great. Ralph Waldo Emerson trustfamilyrelationship Meet your failure nobly, and it will not differ from success. Ralph Waldo Emerson failuresuccess The creation of a thousand forests is in one acorn. Ralph Waldo Emerson hopepositiveinspirational If I have lost confidence in myself, I have the universe against me. Ralph Waldo Emerson confidencelove-yourselfself-esteem You cannot do a kindness too soon, for you never know how soon it will be too late. Ralph Waldo Emerson motivationalinspirationallife
