Emerson is a remarkable person, considering that he is a man. Which is not saying a great deal.

Elizabeth Peters
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Emerson is a remarkable person, considering that he is a man. Which is not saying a great deal.This quote makes it clear that Emerson is an exceptional man and illustrates the humble nature of this leader and philosopher. It makes you realize how great of a man Emerson was and how he took it all in stride and never complained about his status as a minority in his time. This also helps to show how humble Emerson was.

Source: The Curse Of The Pharaohs

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