Chapter IV Eloquence
For whom the Muses smile upon, And touch with soft persuasion, His words, like a storm-wind, can bring Terror and beauty on their wing; In his every syllable Lurketh nature veritable; And though he speak in midnight dark, – In…
Society and Solitude, not published until 1870, is comprised of lectures turned into essays that Emerson gave over many years as he toured the country. "Eloquence" and "Domestic Life," for example, were early lectures. Those interested in ethical principles will appreciate "Courage" and "Success," whereas those more interested in daily life will appreciate the remaining essays in this volume.
For whom the Muses smile upon, And touch with soft persuasion, His words, like a storm-wind, can bring Terror and beauty on their wing; In his every syllable Lurketh nature veritable; And though he speak in midnight dark, – In…
I FRAMED his tongue to music, I armed his hand with skill, I moulded his face to beauty And his heart the throne of Will. ART ALL departments of life at the present day – Trade, Politics, Letters, Science, or…
We flee away from cities, but we bring The best of cities with us, these learned classifiers, Men knowing what they seek, armed eyes of experts. We praise the guide, we praise the forest life: But will we sacrifice our…