Ralph Waldo Emerson (May 25, 1803 – April 27, 1882), who went by his middle name Waldo, was an American essayist, lecturer, philosopher, abolitionist, and poet who led the Transcendentalist movement of the mid-19th century. He was seen as a champion of individualism and critical thinking, as well as a...
Only actions give life strength; only moderation gives it a charm.
Civilization is a method of living, an attitude of equal respect for all men.
It is better for civilization to be going down the drain than to be coming up it.