Astronomy... compelled a certain extension and uplifting of our views of the Deity and his Providence. This correction of our superstitions was confirmed by the new science of Geology.


The Complete Works of Ralph Waldo Emerson (Volume 10), Lectures and Biographical Sketches, Chapter XII (p. 336)

Ralph Waldo Emerson Quotes

Astronomy... compelled a certain extension and uplifting of our views of the Deity and his Providence. This correction of our superstitions was...

Astronomy... compelled a certain extension and uplifting of our views of the Deity and his Providence. This correction of our superstitions was...

Astronomy... compelled a certain extension and uplifting of our views of the Deity and his Providence. This correction of our superstitions was...

Astronomy... compelled a certain extension and uplifting of our views of the Deity and his Providence. This correction of our superstitions was...