5. Does Emerson prove his statements, or do you think that he is playing the oracle in this essay?
6. "What has been best done in the world ... cost nothing;" do you agree wholly with this doctrine?
7. Do we live up to the teaching of the last paragraph; should we attempt to do so?
"FRIENDSHIP"
1. Give Emerson's definition of friendship.
2. Why are most so-called friendships of short duration?
3. Does age, sex, individual character, or circumstance influence the formation of this compact?
4. What are the two most important elements in friendship?
5. Can a perfect friendship exist between more than two people at one time?