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Ralph Waldo Emerson

19–25 March 1838

24 March 1838

The natural motions of the Soul are so much better than the voluntary ones that you will never do yourself justice in dispute. The thought is not then taken hold of by the "right handle," does not show itself proportioned and in its true bearings. It bears extorted, hoarse and half witness.
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