Ralph Waldo Emerson Quotes:
Ocupation: Essayist
Life: May 25, 1803 - April 27, 1882
Birthday: May 25
Death: April 27
Rings and other jewels are not gifts, but apologies for gifts. The only gift is a portion of thyself.
source: "Complete Works of Ralph Waldo Emerson".
topic: Apology, Jewels, Portions, True Generosity, True Gifts
