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An individual has a healthy personality to the exact degree to which they have the propensity to look for the good in every situation.
Ralph Waldo Emerson
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Ralph Waldo Emerson
Age: 78 †
Born: 1803
Born: May 25
Died: 1882
Died: April 27
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R. W. Emerson
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Looking at God instantly reduces our disposition to dissent from our brother.
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All promise outruns performance.
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Man's actions are the picture book of his creeds.
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When we can't piece together the puzzle of our own lives, remember the best view of a puzzle is from above. Let Him help put you together.
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Genius is saying what is in your heart, because it's in everyone's heart.
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