by Mary M.

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Emerson's Wisdom

May 02, 2009 05:12 PM EDT

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"What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us."

-- Ralph Waldo Emerson

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Comments: 31

Teresa A. May 2, 2009, 5:16pm EDT

Great quote. Sometimes it's hard to not let what lies behind us, define us.

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C C. May 2, 2009, 5:21pm EDT

wonderful quote

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Shaunee C. May 2, 2009, 5:23pm EDT

Nice quote

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Kat W. May 2, 2009, 5:30pm EDT

Excellent quote

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Nora Davenport May 2, 2009, 5:41pm EDT

Beautiful quote!

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computer artist . May 2, 2009, 5:47pm EDT

this has always been one of my favorite quotes. Glad you put it here.

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Leah Christensen May 2, 2009, 6:03pm EDT

Thanks for posting this.

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Jacquie M. May 2, 2009, 6:25pm EDT

Very nice
Thanks for sharing

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Desiree T. May 2, 2009, 6:28pm EDT

That is a good one.

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Elizabeth S. May 2, 2009, 6:34pm EDT

deep ones are the best!

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Emily B. May 2, 2009, 7:01pm EDT

Sometimes Emerson gives me a headache, but this quote I like!

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Georgiana S. May 2, 2009, 7:11pm EDT

We encompass all that went before and all that will come after us!

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Lee P. May 2, 2009, 7:16pm EDT

Very nice quote.

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Janell R. May 2, 2009, 7:37pm EDT

Very true.

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fancy c. May 2, 2009, 8:57pm EDT

awesome

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Risa G. May 2, 2009, 11:16pm EDT

He was a very smart man!

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Darren ("Site Psychologist ") Lynn May 3, 2009, 4:51am EDT

an isolationist with a love for the mystery of spirit.

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edna r. May 3, 2009, 6:57am EDT

very good quote!

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Marie C. May 3, 2009, 7:07pm EDT

Great quote! Emerson from Concord, MA

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Mary M. May 3, 2009, 9:23pm EDT

Yes, and I was lucky enough to visit and tour his home when I was in high school.

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Amanda "middle of nowhere" C. May 5, 2009, 6:23pm EDT

So true. Hope you're having a good day!

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Linda T. May 7, 2009, 4:44am EDT

Emerson was a wise man.
PN

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Marie L. May 7, 2009, 6:50pm EDT

Great quote!

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Angela A. May 7, 2009, 11:31pm EDT

That Waldo!
Lol!
I'm here to show my support from Points Nation!

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Sharon C. May 8, 2009, 12:13pm EDT

Wonderful Quote

Stopping by from

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Henry married for 9+yrs ~ until Jesus Returns J. May 10, 2009, 4:08pm EDT

Here from Helping Hands #3

cool quote

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Nancy S. May 11, 2009, 12:16am EDT

Ain't it the truth!! Points nation.

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Praj S. May 13, 2009, 12:45pm EDT

Nice quote
HH

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Beth G. May 28, 2009, 8:25pm EDT

This is a very nice quote, thanks Mary!

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Candice(Candy) E. May 29, 2009, 7:26pm EDT

Beautiful Quote !! Very,Very True"

PIF

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Jan S. May 29, 2009, 8:08pm EDT

Words to live by! PIF

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