Miscellanies
1856
Published in 1856, 'Miscellanies' is a collection of essays and speeches by Ralph Waldo Emerson that explores various philosophical and social themes. The work reflects Emerson's insights on spirituality, individualism, and self-reliance, along with his commentary on historical events and figures. Notably, the collection begins with 'The Lord’s Supper,' where Emerson examines the complexities of this Christian sacrament and advocates for a personal relationship with the divine, free from rigid rituals. This compilation underscores Emerson's significance as a leading intellectual voice of his time.
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“To the body and mind which have been cramped by noxious work or company, nature is medicinal and restores their tone. The tradesman, the attorney comes out of the din and craft of the street and sees the sky and the woods, and is a man again. In their eternal calm, he finds himself.””
— Ralph Waldo Emerson
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