Title page from The Works of Ralph Waldo Emerson, vol. 3 (Essays. Second Series)

Part of: The Works of Ralph Waldo Emerson, in 12 vols. (Fireside Edition). The Works of Ralph Waldo Emerson, vol. 3 (Essays. Second Series)

Vol. 3 of the 12 volume Fireside edition of the works of Emerson. The second series of essays were originally published in 1844.

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If at any time it comes into my head that a present is due from me to somebody, I am puzzled what to give, until the opportunity is gone. Flowers and fruits are always fit presents; flowers, because they are a proud assertion that a ray of beauty outvalues all the utilities of the world. These gay…