Quotes about Belief
I believe in Eternity. I can find Greece, Palestine, Italy, Spain, and the Islands, - the Genius and creative Principle of each and of all eras, in my own mind.
— Ralph Waldo Emerson
If the single man plants himself indomitably on his instincts, and there abides, this huge world will come around to him.
— Ralph Waldo Emerson
All writing comes by the grace of God.
— Ralph Waldo Emerson
Harder still it has proved to rule the dragon Money… A whole generation adopted false principles, and went to their graves in the belief they were enriching the country they were impoverishing.
— Ralph Waldo Emerson
The faith that stands on authority is not faith. The reliance on authority measures the decline of religion, the withdrawal of the soul. The position men have given to Jesus, now for many centuries of history, is a position of authority. It characterizes themselves.
— Ralph Waldo Emerson
The glory of friendship is not the outstretched hand, nor the kindly smile, nor the joy of companionship; it's the spiritual inspiration that comes to one when he discovers that someone else believes in him and is willing to trust him with his friendship.
— Ralph Waldo Emerson
FOR EVERY STOIC WAS A STOIC BUT WHERE IN CHRISTENDOM IS THE CHRISTIAN?
— Ralph Waldo Emerson
Accept the place the divine providence has found for you.
— Ralph Waldo Emerson
The religions of the world are the ejaculations of a few imaginative man.
— Ralph Waldo Emerson
Genius is religious.
— Ralph Waldo Emerson
Spiritual force is stronger than material force; thoughts rule the world.
— Ralph Waldo Emerson
For every stoic was a stoic; but in Christendom where is the Christian?
— Ralph Waldo Emerson