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.
I suffer whenever I see that common sight of a parent or senior imposing his opinion and way of thinking and being on a young soul to which they are totally unfit. Cannot we let people be themselves, and enjoy life in their own way? You are trying to make that man another you. One's enough.
One idea lights a thousand candles.
Meet your failure nobly, and it will not differ from success.
The only thing that can grow is the thing you give energy to.
To laugh often and love much; to win the respect of intelligent persons and the affection of children; to earn the approbation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends; to appreciate beauty.
The years teach much which the days never know.
People only see what they are prepared to see. If you look for what is good and what you can be grateful for you will find it everywhere.
Character is higher than intellect... A great soul will be strong to live, as well as strong to think.
