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Ralph Waldo Emerson: From Ibn Jemin

From Ibn JeminTwo things thou shalt not long for, if thou love a mind serene;— A woman to thy wife, though she were a crowned queen; And the second, borrowed money,—though the smiling lender…

Ralph Waldo Emerson: From Omar Khayyam

From Omar KhayyamEach spot where tulips prank their state Has drunk the life-blood of the great; The violets yon field which stain Are moles of beauties Time hath slain. Unbar the door, since…

Ralph Waldo Emerson: Give All to Love

Give All to LoveGive all to love; Obey thy heart; Friends, kindred, days, Estate, good-fame, Plans, credit and the Muse,— Nothing refuse. 'T is a brave master; Let it have scope: Follow it…

Ralph Waldo Emerson: Monadnoc from Afar

Monadnoc from AfarDark flower of Cheshire garden, Red evening duly dyes Thy sombre head with rosy hues To fix far-gazing eyes. Well the Planter knew how strongly Works thy form on human…

Brook Farm

(Encyclopedia) Brook Farm, 1841–47, an experimental farm at West Roxbury, Mass., based on cooperative living. Founded by George Ripley, a Unitarian minister, the farm was initially financed by a…

Flame and Shadow, by Sara Teasdale

  Sara Teasdale Dedication To E. "Recois la flamme ou l'ombre De tous mes jours." Contents Part I Blue Squills Stars "What Do I Care?" Meadowlarks Driftwood "I…

Ralph Waldo Emerson: Étienne de la Boéce

Étienne de la BoéceI serve you not, if you I follow, Shadowlike, o'er hill and hollow; And bend my fancy to your leading, All too nimble for my treading. When the pilgrimage is done, And we'…

Ralph Waldo Emerson: From Ali Ben Abu Taleb

From Ali Ben Abu TalebHe who has a thousand friends has not a friend to spare, And he who has one enemy will meet him everywhere. On two days it steads not to run from thy grave, The…