I hate quotation. Tell me what you know.

Ralph Waldo Emerson

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Topic

Thinking for oneself Quotations

Author

Ralph Waldo Emerson

Source

Journals of Ralph Waldo Emerson

Medium

Personal journal

Language

English

Time

1849 1840s 19th century

Occupation

Philosopher Writer

From

United States

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Citation

Emerson, Ralph Waldo. Journal entry. May 1849.

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The only reward of virtue is virtue; the only way to have a friend is to be one.

Ralph Waldo Emerson

Essays: First Series (Emerson)

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Topic
Virtue Friendship Reciprocity

Author

Ralph Waldo Emerson
Source
Friendship Essays: First Series (Emerson)
Medium
Essay
Language
English
Time
1841 1840s 19th century
Authentication Score 3
Original Citation

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

Current Citation

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

Another quote from the 1840s

Our manifest destiny [is] to overspread the continent allotted by Providence for the free development of our yearly multiplying millions.

John L. O'Sullivan

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Topic
Manifest destiny American expansion

Author

John L. O'Sullivan
Language
English
Time
1845 1840s 19th century
Authentication Score 3
Citation

O'Sullivan, John Louis. United States Magazine and Democratic Review. July 1845-Aug. 1845.