Tuesday, July 30, 2013

The house of Ralph Waldo Emerson, Concord MA


The house of Ralph Waldo Emerson, Concord MA
Originally uploaded by pablo.sanchez

Emerson lived in this house from 1835 to 1882 and here is a quote of his that I like.

"We do not live an equal life, but one of contrast and patchwork; now a little joy, then a little sorrow, now a sin, then a generous or brave action."
When I was a child my uncle gave me some old editions of books written by Emerson and I have admired his writing and his character ever since. Emerson lived from 1803 to 1882.

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25 comments:

  1. HappyKJuly 30, 2013 at 4:08 PM

    Great quote!! The house looks lovely tucked away in there.

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  2. LindaJuly 30, 2013 at 4:11 PM

    I love his quotes. Great post, thank you so much for sharing.

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  3. Chatty CroneJuly 30, 2013 at 5:33 PM

    I love some of his writings too.

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  4. Starting Over, Accepting Changes - MaybeJuly 30, 2013 at 5:46 PM

    He was such an interesting man who believed in the individuality of man. I love to read his quotes.

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  5. Introverted ArtJuly 30, 2013 at 5:55 PM

    I like a house like this, tucked away...

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  6. LibrarianJuly 30, 2013 at 10:27 PM

    I must admit that I have - as far as I can remember - never read anything by this author. Maybe I should remedy that.

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  7. Ivy and ElephantsJuly 31, 2013 at 5:37 AM

    What a great quote. I love visiting historical homes.
    Hugs,
    Patti

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  8. DebbieJuly 31, 2013 at 6:46 AM

    Count me as another who likes to read his thoughts. That quote is wonderful.

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  9. IngerJuly 31, 2013 at 4:20 PM

    A great quote and I have always like him.

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  10. Gill - That British WomanAugust 1, 2013 at 4:45 AM

    thanks for popping by my blog and commenting. Yes the "sunglases" are to keep the flies off the horses face. I love the house tucked away in amongst the trees just lovely.

    Gill in Canada

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  11. Simply ShelleyAugust 1, 2013 at 8:07 AM

    Wonderful old house,and a nice quote...thanks for sharing friend.

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  12. Red Rose AlleyAugust 1, 2013 at 2:14 PM

    Terra,
    Some of my favorite quotes were written by Ralph Waldo Emerson. They are wonderful. What a charming house.

    Love,
    ~Sheri

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  13. DeniseAugust 1, 2013 at 4:53 PM

    Awesome quote.

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  14. DeeAugust 1, 2013 at 5:21 PM

    I love historical homes and enjoy Emerson's works. Do they have home tours?

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  15. S. EtoleAugust 2, 2013 at 5:14 AM

    The quote is so true. Hope you have a great day.

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  16. Gone CountryAugust 2, 2013 at 11:23 AM

    What a nice place! One could surely be inspired there.

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  17. Grandma Yellow HairAugust 2, 2013 at 3:38 PM

    How neat that you were able to visit Emerson's home in Concord.
    I would love to do the same.
    His quotes are always enjoyed by me.
    Glad I came by today.
    Love
    Maggie

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  18. Casa MariposaAugust 2, 2013 at 5:52 PM

    Excellent quote! Have a great weekend. :o)

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  19. AnonymousAugust 3, 2013 at 2:33 PM

    An inspiring place for a poet to live- thanks for sharing Terra.

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  20. xinexAugust 3, 2013 at 4:00 PM

    Love the house, so much privacy.

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  21. AmritaAugust 4, 2013 at 5:57 AM

    <3

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  22. Sr Crystal Mary LindseyAugust 5, 2013 at 5:35 AM

    What a wonderful house surrounded by nature to inspire him. I love to see the yesteryear era...to dream of the lives that lived in the older houses, and to feel a part of who they may have been.. Just loved this.

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  23. ButtercupAugust 7, 2013 at 6:16 PM

    Great fan of Emerson. One of my favorite excursions with my parents was a trip to Concord. We didn't see Emerson's house, but we went to Walden Pond and to the Alcott House.

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  24. Tales of WhimsyAugust 21, 2013 at 11:04 AM

    What an awesome quote.

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  25. JoyfulSeptember 8, 2013 at 5:39 PM

    RWE has so many great quotes.

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