About Ralph Waldo Emerson
Ralph Waldo Emerson (May 25, 1803 – April 27, 1882), who went by his middle name Waldo, was an American essayist, lecturer, philosopher, minister, 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...
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Let not a man guard his dignity, but let his dignity guard him.
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Humor is a rubber sword - it allows you to make a point without drawing blood.
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The best defence against misguided arrogance is a keen sense of humour.