Quotes about Inspiration
In the uttermost meaning of the words, thought is devout, and devotion is thought. Deep calls unto deep.
— Ralph Waldo Emerson
An artist spends himself like the crayon in his hand, till he is all gone.
— Ralph Waldo Emerson
There is no calamity that right words will not begin to redress.
— Ralph Waldo Emerson
A man should learn to detect and watch that gleam of light which flashes across his mind from within.
— Ralph Waldo Emerson
Be an opener of doors for such as come after thee, and do not try to make the universe a blind alley.
— Ralph Waldo Emerson
So nigh is grandeur to our dust,So near is God to man,When Duty whispers low, Thou must,The youth replies, I can.
— Ralph Waldo Emerson
Solitary converse with nature; for thence are ejaculated sweet and dreadful words never uttered in libraries. Ah! the spring days, the summer dawns, and October woods!
— Ralph Waldo Emerson
Today unbind the captive,So only are ye unbound;Lift up a people from the dust,Trump of their rescue, sound!
— Ralph Waldo Emerson
The best effort of a fine person is felt after we have left their presence.
— Ralph Waldo Emerson
Give all to love;Obey thy heart;Friends, kindred, days,Estate, good fame,Plans, credit and the Muse,Nothing refuse.
— Ralph Waldo Emerson
I wish to write such rhymes as shall not suggest a restraint, but contrariwise the wildest freedom.
— Ralph Waldo Emerson
Men should take their knowledge from the Sun, the Moon and the Stars.
— Ralph Waldo Emerson