Debt, grinding debt, whose iron face the widow, the orphan, and the so…

Ralph Waldo Emerson
2017 citations
Debt, grinding debt, whose iron face the widow, the orphan, and the sons of genius fear and hate; debt, which consumes so much time, which so cripples and disheartens a great spirit with cares that seem so base, is a preceptor whose lessons cannot be foregone, and is needed most by those who suffer from it most. ✨ Ralph Waldo Emerson (1983). Essays and Lectures, p.26, Library of America
Love Time
23

More Author Quotes

That which dominates our imagination and our thoughts will determine our life and character.
Shakespeare possesses the power of subordinating nature for the purposes of expression, beyond all poets. His imperial muse tosses the creation like a bauble from hand to hand, and uses it to embody … ▶
Man's actions are the picture book of his creeds.
The measure of a master is his success in bringing all men around to his opinion twenty years later. ✨ Ralph Waldo Emerson (1872). Representative men. English traits. Conduct of life, p.401
A low self-love in the parent desires that his child should repeat his character and fortune. ✨ Ralph Waldo Emerson (2013). Delphi Complete Works of Ralph Waldo Emerson (Illustrated), p.2742, Delphi … ▶

More Author Quotes

Most Cited Authors

The Best Quotes

Most Liked Authors

Curated Author Quotes