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World Quotes - Page 456

Institutions don't change the world in fundamental ways. The way the world changes is heart to heart to heart by individuals, not by institutions.

"The Ram Dass interview: Smiling as he teaches about ‘Polishing the Mirror’". Interview with David Crumm, www.readthespirit.com.

We walk alone in the world. Friends, such as we desire, are dreams and fables.

Ralph Waldo Emerson, Alfred Riggs Ferguson, Jean Ferguson Carr (1987). “The Essays of Ralph Waldo Emerson”, p.125, Harvard University Press

There is this to be said in favor of drinking, that it takes the drunkard first out of society, then out of the world.

Ralph Waldo Emerson (2011). “Selected Writings of Ralph Waldo Emerson”, p.199, Penguin

God hid the whole world in thy heart.

Ralph Waldo Emerson (2013). “Delphi Complete Works of Ralph Waldo Emerson (Illustrated)”, p.93, Delphi Classics

The silence that accepts merit as the most natural thing in the world is the highest applause.

Ralph Waldo Emerson (2012). “Self-Reliance and Other Essays”, p.115, Courier Corporation

Every thought which genius and piety throw into the world alters the world.

Ralph Waldo Emerson (2004). “Essays”, p.147, 1st World Publishing

If you would rule the world quietly, you must keep it amused.

Ralph Waldo Emerson (2004). “Essays”, p.180, 1st World Publishing