With the Past as past I have nothing to do, nor with the Future as future. I live now.

Ralph Waldo Emerson

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Topic

Being present Living in the moment Past and present Present and future

Author

Ralph Waldo Emerson

Source

Journals of Ralph Waldo Emerson

Medium

Personal journal

Language

English

Time

1839 1830s 19th century

Occupation

Philosopher Writer

From

United States

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Citation

Emerson, Ralph Waldo. Journal entry. 18 Sept. 1839.

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Always do what you are afraid to do.

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Topic
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Source
Heroism Essays: First Series (Emerson)
Medium
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Statement Type
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Language
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Time
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Original Citation

Emerson, Ralph Waldo. "Heroism." Essays: First Series. Boston: James Munroe and Company, 1841.

Current Citation

Emerson, Ralph Waldo. "Heroism." The Essential Writings of Ralph Waldo Emerson, edited by Brooks Atkinson. Modern Library, 2000.

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We sometimes congratulate ourselves at the moment of waking from a troubled dream; it may be so the moment after death.

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Topic
The afterlife

Author

Nathaniel Hawthorne
Source
The Scarlet Letter
Medium
Novel
Language
English
Time
1836 1830s 19th century
Authentication Score 3
Citation

Hawthorne, Nathaniel. Notebook entry. 25 Oct. 1836.