There is always a certain meanness in the argument of conservatism, joined with a certain superiority in its fact.

Ralph Waldo Emerson

The Conservative

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Conservatism Politics

Speaker

Ralph Waldo Emerson

Source

The Conservative

Medium

Lecture

Language

English

Time

1841 1840s 19th century

Occupation

Philosopher Writer

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United States

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Citation

Emerson, Ralph Waldo. "The Conservative." 9 Dec. 1841, Masonic Temple, Boston, MA, USA.

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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
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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

If at first you don't succeed, try, try again.

Thomas H. Palmer

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Persistence Never giving up

Author

Thomas H. Palmer
Source
The Teacher's Manual
Statement Type
Advice
Language
English
Time
1840 1840s 19th century
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Citation

Palmer, Thomas H. The Teacher's Manuel. Boston: Marsh, Capen, Lyon, and Webb, 1840.

Another quote about Politics

The best government is that which governs least.

John L. O'Sullivan

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Limited government Government Political theory Politics

Author

John L. O'Sullivan
Source
United States Magazine and Democratic Review
Medium
Magazine
Language
English
Time
1837 1830s 19th century
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Citation

O'Sullivan, John L. United States Magazine and Democratic Review. Washington DC: Langtree and O'Sullivan, Oct. 1837, introduction.