Heroism works in contradiction to the voice of mankind, and in contradiction, for a time, to the voice of the great and good. Heroism is an obedience to a secret impulse of an individual’s character. Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803 – 1882)
Epictetus Quote – “Reward? Do you seek any greater reward…”
Reward? Do you seek any greater reward for being a good man than doing what is right and just?… Does it seem you a small and worthless thing to be a good man, and therefore a happy man? Epictetus (55 – 135 A.D.)
Ralph Waldo Emerson Quote – “God offers to every mind…”
God offers to every mind its choice between truth and repose. Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803 – 1882)
George Eliot Quote – “There is a great deal of unmapped country…”
There is a great deal of unmapped country within us which would have to be taken into account in explanation of our gusts and storms. George Eliot (1819 – 1880)
David Hume Quote – “It is seldom that liberty…”
It is seldom that liberty of any kind is lost all at once. Slavery has so frightful an aspect to men accustomed to freedom, that it must steal upon them by degrees and must disguise itself in a thousand shapes, in order to be received. David Hume (1711 – 1776)
Epictetus Quote – “The anger of an ape…”
The anger of an ape — the threat of a flatterer — these deserve equal regard. Epictetus (55 – 135 A.D.)
Epictetus Quote – “Remember that it is not…”
Remember that it is not the man who gives blows or abuse who offends you, but the view you take of these things as being offensive. When, therefore, anyone provokes you, be assured that it is your own opinion which provokes you. Epictetus (55 – 135 A.D.)
Ralph Waldo Emerson Quote – “Our moods do not…”
Our moods do not believe in each other. Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803 – 1882)
Ralph Waldo Emerson Quote – “Of what use to make heroic vows…”
Of what use to make heroic vows of amendment, if the same old law-breaker is to keep them? Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803 – 1882)
Ralph Waldo Emerson Quote – “You think it is because I have an income…”
You think it is because I have an income which exempts me from your day-labor, that I waste (as you call it) my time in sun-gazing and star-gazing. You do not know me. If my debts, as they threaten, should consume what money I have, I should live just as I do now: I should eat worse food, and wear […]
