Ralph Waldo Emerson: I find the Englishman to be him of all men who stands firmest in his shoes. They have in themselves what they value in t

I find the Englishman to be him of all men who stands firmest in his shoes. They — Ralph Waldo Emerson

I find the Englishman to be him of all men who stands firmest in his shoes. They have in themselves what they value in their horses, — mettle and bottom.

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