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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In every work of genius we see our own rejected thoughts.
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Truth persuades by teaching, but does not teach by persuading.
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As soon as you trust yourself, you will know how to live.
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Flowers are the sweetest things God ever made and forgot to put a soul into.
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Hope is the only bee that makes honey without flowers.
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You can cut all the flowers but you cannot keep spring from coming.