“There is no knowledge that is not power”
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Old Age (Primary source)
In Old Age, Emerson reflects on the dignity and wisdom that can accompany aging. He argues that true value in later life comes from continued intellectual and moral growth, embracing experience, and maintaining an active spirit, rather than dwelling on physical decline.
“The reward of a thing well done, is to have done it.”
— Ralph Waldo Emerson Primary source“Trust thyself: every heart vibrates to that iron string.”
— Ralph Waldo Emerson Primary source“The law of nature is, do the thing, and you shall have the power: but they who do not the thing have not the power.”
— Ralph Waldo Emerson Primary source“A foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds, adored by little statesmen and philosophers and divines.”
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“He that can have patience can have what he will.”
— Benjamin Franklin Primary source“I lay no claim to advancing scientific data other than advancing flying knowledge. I can only say that I do it because I want to.”
— Amelia Earhart Disputed“Where there is shouting, there is no true knowledge.”
— Leonardo da Vinci Disputed“You may be too cunning for one, but not for all.”
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