No member of a crew is praised for the rugged individuality of his rowing. - Ralph Waldo Emerson

Additional quotes by Ralph Waldo Emerson

My life is for itself and not for a spectacle. I much prefer that it should be of a lower strain, so it be genuine and equal, than that it should be glittering and unsteady. I wish it to be sound and sweet, and not to need diet and bleeding

Toggle format menu

• With Attribution
• Quote Only
• Plain Text
• With Bio

---

This quote has a book source. Sign up to see titles and page references

Full Quote Find Similar

Toggle format menu

• With Attribution
• Quote Only
• Plain Text
• With Bio

I dip my pen in the blackest ink, because I'm not afraid of falling into my inkpot.

Toggle format menu

• With Attribution
• Quote Only
• Plain Text
• With Bio

---

Find Similar

Toggle format menu

• With Attribution
• Quote Only
• Plain Text
• With Bio

Limited Time Offer

Premium members can get their quote collection automatically imported into their Quotewise collections.

Contact Us Get Premium

The greatest gift is a portion of thyself.

Toggle format menu

• With Attribution
• Quote Only
• Plain Text
• With Bio

---

Find Similar

Toggle format menu

• With Attribution
• Quote Only
• Plain Text
• With Bio