Ralph Waldo Emerson Quote

The private life of one man shall be a more illustrious monarchy,--more formidable to its enemy, more sweet and serene in its influence to its friend, than any kingdom in history. For a man, rightly viewed, comprehendeth the particular natures of all men.


Selections from the prose works of Ralph Waldo Emerson (ed. 1926)


The private life of one man shall be a more illustrious monarchy,--more formidable to its enemy, more sweet and serene in its influence to its...

The private life of one man shall be a more illustrious monarchy,--more formidable to its enemy, more sweet and serene in its influence to its...

The private life of one man shall be a more illustrious monarchy,--more formidable to its enemy, more sweet and serene in its influence to its...

The private life of one man shall be a more illustrious monarchy,--more formidable to its enemy, more sweet and serene in its influence to its...