It is one of the blessings of old friends that you can afford to be stupid with them.

Ralph Waldo Emerson

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Topic

Value of friendship Friendship

Author

Ralph Waldo Emerson

Source

Journals of Ralph Waldo Emerson

Medium

Personal journal

Language

English

Time

1838 1830s 19th century

Occupation

Philosopher Writer

From

United States

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Citation

Emerson, Ralph Waldo. Journal entry. 31 Aug. 1838.

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Our chief want in life is, somebody who shall make us do what we can.

Ralph Waldo Emerson

Considerations by the Way

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Topic
Reaching one's potential

Author

Ralph Waldo Emerson
Source
Considerations by the Way The Conduct of Life
Medium
Essay
Language
English
Time
1860 1860s 19th century
Authentication Score 3
Original Citation

Emerson, Ralph Waldo. "Considerations by the Way." The Conduct of Life. Boston: Ticknor & Fields/London: Smith, Elder & Co., 1860.

Current Citation

Emerson, Ralph Waldo. "Considerations by the Way." The Conduct of Life, edited by Barbara L. Packer, Joseph Slater, and Douglas Emory Wilson. Vol. 6, Belknap Press, 2004.

Another quote from the 1830s

The pen is mightier than the sword.

Edward Bulwer-Lytton

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Topic
Power of literature
Speaker
Cardinal Richelieu

Author

Edward Bulwer-Lytton
Source
Richelieu
Medium
Play
Genre
History play
Statement Type
Metaphor, analogy and simile
Language
English
Time
1839 1830s 19th century
Authentication Score 3
Citation

Bulwer-Lytton, Edward. Richelieu; Or the Conspiracy. 7 Mar. 1839, Theatre Royal, Covent Garden, London, England, UK, act 2, sc. 2.

Another quote about Friendship

Remember, no man is a failure who has friends.

It's a Wonderful Life

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Topic
Friendship Friends
Speaker
Clarence
Actor
Henry Travers
Source
It's a Wonderful Life
Medium
Film
Genre
Christmas (film) Drama (film) Christmas Drama
Language
English
Time
1946 1940s 20th century
Authentication Score 3
Citation

It's a Wonderful Life. Directed by Frank Capra, Liberty Films, 1946.