The true test of a civilization is not the census, nor the size of the cities, nor the crops—no, but the kind of man the country turns out. -Ralph Waldo Emerson

 

The true test of a civilization is not the census, nor the size of the cities, nor the crops—no, but the kind of man the country turns out.


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This quote is just one of 228 total Ralph Waldo Emerson quotes in our collection. Ralph Waldo Emerson is known for saying 'The true test of a civilization is not the census, nor the size of the cities, nor the crops—no, but the kind of man the country turns out.' as well as some of the following quotes.

The reward of a thing well done is to have done it.

Ralph Waldo Emerson

What you are comes to you.

Ralph Waldo Emerson

Our knowledge is the amassed thought and experience of innumerable minds.

Ralph Waldo Emerson

If I have lost confidence in myself, I have the universe against me.

Ralph Waldo Emerson

Every artist was first an amateur.

Ralph Waldo Emerson