Ralph Waldo Emerson Profound Quotations

Profound sincerity is the only basis of talent as of character.

The "times," "the age" what is that, but a few profound persons and a few active persons who epitomize the times?

Many a profound genius, I suppose, who fills the world with fame of his exploding renowned errors, is yet everyday posed and baffled by trivial questions at his own supper table.

In analysing history do not be too profound, for often the causes are quite superficial.

Yet some natures are too good to be spoiled by praise, and wherever the vein of thought reaches down into the profound, there is no danger from vanity. Solemn friends will warn them of the danger of the head's being turned by the flourish of trumpets, but they can afford to smile.

Every day, a little sadder, a little madder. Will someone get me a ladder?

The miracles of genius always rest on profound convictions which refuse to be analyzed.