Emerson+Nature

"There are new lands, new men, new thoughts." This quote from Emerson's //Nature// wraps up the thoughts of his time. American's have moved to their own "home" in which they can set the rules and life styles. Emerson like many of his era was excited and serious about making America's place in the world; not just as another country, but as one of importance.

"Nature, in its ministry to man, is not only the material, but is also the process and the result." Here again Emerson portrays the importance of making a place in the world. His literature expresses the connection between nature and life as a whole. One is not without the other.

"A man is fed, not that he may be fed, but that he may work." This quote by Emerson sparked an emotional feeling. This is one quote that we all should analyze. So many times we as humans feel that by giving freely we are helping others when by giving too freely actually hurts them. One concern that has recently come to my attention is, Hatti. I am very happy that we can help those in need, my question is, (and I have not done extensive research which may answer it), are we giving without teaching? If basic needs are being meet but the people of Hatti are not being taught how to sustain those needs what is going to happen when aide ceases?

"God is the all-fair. Truth, and goodness, and beauty, are but different faces of the same All." I was very pleased to see the importance Emerson put in God's place within the universe. As I did my research paper, I got my back up and shut down to the works of Emerson. (I know as an intelligent adult that should not happen.) My research moved toward the conclusion that Emerson was on a mission against the church. Nevertheless, as I read //Nature// I became aware that his thoughts actually parallel mine. God is in everything! I have enjoyed his work.