Which two does Emerson call 'the chancellors of God' in 'Self-Reliance'?
- A. Truth
- B. Cause
- C. Spirit
- D. Effect
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Correct answer: D. B and D only
Explanation
'Cause and Effect, the chancellors of God' — so the self-reliant man leaves 'Chance' behind (1841).
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