Ralph Waldo Emerson Quotes

He who postpones the hour of living is like the rustic who waits for the river to run out before he crosses.

He who hesitates is sometimes saved.

Too often, the opportunity knocks, but by the time you push back the chain, push back the bolt, unhook the two locks and shut off the burglar alarm, it's too late.

Who seeks, and will not take, when once 'tis offer'd, Shall never find it more.

The time to hesitate is through.

Liberality consists less in giving a great deal than in gifts well-timed.

While we stop to think, we often miss our opportunity.

A gift, with a kind countenance, is a double present.

There's no use doing a kindness if you do it a day too late.

I still buy nice pieces but, at the moment, they're presents for other people, so I only collect vicariously.

I love getting stuff, and if I give a present to someone and don't get one back, you can bet your life they won't be getting one next year.

Anyone who says they don't like to receive a gift is lying.

This is my present, you know. My present from Mother.

I love making things for people.

If you are the kind of person who is waiting for the 'right' thing to happen, you might wait for a long time. It's like waiting for all the traffic lights to be green for five miles before starting the trip.

I have a very big family and a lot of friends, and buying presents is one of my favorite things to do.

It's not about how big or expensive a present is, it's the thought that is so nice.

Those who stand at the threshold of life always waiting for the right time to change are like the man who stands at the bank of a river waiting for the water to pass so he can cross on dry land.

Gifts can incline great hearts.

The Arabs never miss an opportunity to miss an opportunity.

It is all very well to be cautious, but if we are too cautious we will miss our opportunity.

To delay action until there Is one hundred percent certainty Is always to postpone political action forever.

Listen, re-gifting is fine as long as there is transparency. You just have to be like, 'This is something I got that I couldn't use, and I thought you might like it.'

I like gifts. I like to give them and I like to get them.

People really don't have to give you anything, so appreciate what people give you.