Ralph Waldo Emerson Quotes About Family
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An English family consists of a few persons, who, from youth to age, are found revolving within a few feet of each other, as if tied by some invisible ligature, tense as that cartilage which we have seen attaching the two Siamese.
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Trust men and they will be true to you; treat them greatly and they will show themselves great.
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The best effort of a fine person is felt after we have left their presence.
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A hero is no braver than an ordinary man, but he is brave five minutes longer.
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The glory of friendship is not the outstretched hand, not the kindly smile, nor the joy of companionship; it is the spiritual inspiration that comes to one when you discover that someone else believes in you and is willing to trust you with a friendship.
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There is health in table talk and nursery play. We must wear old shoes and have aunts and cousins.
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Hospitality consists in a little fire, a little food, and an immense quiet
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