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He presents me with what is always an acceptable gift who brings me news of a great thought before unknown. He enriches me without impoverishing himself.
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
Waldo Emerson
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Never lose an opportunity of seeing anything beautiful, for beauty is God's handwriting.
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Every mind must make its choice between truth and repose. It cannot have both.
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