Every experiment, by multitudes or by individuals, that has a sensual and selfish aim, will fail.


The Prose Works of Ralph Waldo Emerson: Representative men. English traits. Conduct of life (ed. 1872)


Every experiment, by multitudes or by individuals, that has a sensual and selfish aim, will fail.

Every experiment, by multitudes or by individuals, that has a sensual and selfish aim, will fail.

Every experiment, by multitudes or by individuals, that has a sensual and selfish aim, will fail.

Every experiment, by multitudes or by individuals, that has a sensual and selfish aim, will fail.