"Who hears me, who understands me, becomes mine, a possession for all time." ― Ralph Waldo Emerson Topic(s): Time Tags: hears, understands More From Ralph Waldo Emerson "Truth is the property of no individual but is the treasure of all men." "We acquire the strength we have overcome." "The faith that stands on authority is not faith." More In Time "One does not discover new lands without consenting to lose sight of the shore for a very long time."― Andre Gide "If I had children, I would be very selfish. I wouldn’t be out doing things. But by not having kids, it makes me freer to travel the world and talk about things I feel are important."― Linda Blair "I’m trying to stay as calm as possible and focus one day at a time, but when reality sets in, I feel everything: anxiety, excitement, nerves, pressure and joy."― Shawn Johnson