Every man contemplates an angel in his future self.
Interpretation
The quote suggests that everyone envisions a better version of themselves as a goal to aspire to.
Ralph Waldo Emerson's quote reflects the idea that individuals often envision their ideal selves, which serves as both a source of inspiration and a motivating force in their lives. This 'angel' symbolizes the aspirations and potential we all see within ourselves, encouraging personal growth and the pursuit of excellence.
In practice
This quote could be used in a motivational speech to inspire self-reflection among the audience.
It is plain that there is no separate essence called courage, no cup or cell in the brain, no vessel in the heart containing drops or atoms that make or give this virtue; but it is the right or healthy state of every man, when he is free to do that which is constitutional to him to do.
Few people have any next, they live from hand to mouth without a plan, and are always at the end of their line.
Men cease to interest us when we find their limitations
Tis the good reader that makes the good book; a good head cannot read amiss: in every book he finds passages which seem confidences or asides hidden from all else and unmistakeably meant for his ear.
The world belongs to the energetic.
Hast thou named all the birds without a gun?
I am not perfect. I just think that imperfections are beautiful.
I think nighttime is dark so you can imagine your fears with less distraction.
God is so big. It's a gigantic concept in God. The idea that God might love us and be interested in us is kind of huge and gigantic, but we turn it, because we're small-minded, into this tiny, petty, often greedy version of God, that is religion.
Ah, if only I had brought a cigar with me! This would have _x000D_ established my identity.
Even after the Truth has been realised, there remains that strong, obstinate impression that one is still an ego - the agent and experiencer. This has to be carefully removed by living in a state of constant identification with the supreme non-dual Self. Full Awakening is the eventual ceasing of all the mental impressions of being an ego.
Neurosis is the natural by-product of pain avoidance.
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