Ralph Waldo Emerson
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An American essayist, philosopher, and poet, Emerson was a leading figure in the transcendentalist movement, advocating for the inherent goodness of people and nature. He emphasized individualism, self-reliance, and the importance of spiritual intuition over formal religion. His essays and lectures challenged societal norms and encouraged individuals to trust their inner wisdom, promoting the idea that personal insight leads to higher consciousness.
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Quotes
An American essayist, philosopher, and poet, Emerson was a leading figure in the transcendentalist movement, advocating for the inherent goodness of people and nature. He emphasized individualism, self-reliance, and the importance of spiritual intuition over formal religion. His essays and lectures challenged societal norms and encouraged individuals to trust their inner wisdom, promoting the idea that personal insight leads to higher consciousness.
Research is not seeing what others do not see, it is seeing the same thing as other people and thinking what they do not.
Once you make a decision, the universe conspires to make it happen.
Shallow men believe in luck. Strong men believe in cause and effect.
This is my wish for you: Comfort on difficult days, smiles when sadness intrudes, rainbows to follow the clouds, laughter to kiss your lips, sunsets to warm your heart, hugs when spirits sag, beauty for your eyes to see, friendships to brighten your being, faith so that you can believe, confidence for when you doubt, courage to know yourself, patience to accept the truth, Love to complete your life.
Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm.
Men are what their mothers made them.
The world makes way for the man who knows where he is going.
To be a star, you must shine your own light, follow your path, and don't worry about the darkness, for that is when the stars shine brightest. Always do what you are afraid to do.
Freedom is not the right to live as we please, but the right to find how we ought to live in order to fulfill our potential.
Happiness is a perfume you cannot pour on others without getting some on yourself.
To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.
Successful people live well, laugh often, and love much. They've filled a niche and accomplished tasks so as to leave the world better than they found it, while looking for the best in others, and giving the best they have.
The only person you are destined to become is the person you decide to be.
Be silly. Be honest. Be kind.
Anger is that powerful internal force that blows out the light of reason.
Don't waste life in doubts and fears; spend yourself on the work before you, well assured that the right performance of this hour's duties will be the best preparation for the hours and ages that will follow it.
Successful is the person who has lived well, laughed often and loved much, who has gained the respect of children, who leaves the world better than they found it, who has never lacked appreciation for the earth's beauty, who never fails to look for the best in others or give the best of themselves.
Write it on your heart that every day is the best day in the year.
Without ambition one starts nothing. Without work one finishes nothing. The prize will not be sent to you. You have to win it.
Dare to live the life you have dreamed for yourself. Go forward and make your dreams come true.
Cultivate the habit of being grateful for every good thing that comes to you, and to give thanks continuously. And because all things have contributed to your advancement, you should include all things in your gratitude.
The first wealth is health.
Knowledge is when you learn something new every day. Wisdom is when you let something go every day.
