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About Ralph Waldo Emerson
American essayist and poet of the 19th century, Emerson is best known for his transcendentalist philosophy and influential lectures on self-reliance and individualism. His works, including "Self-Reliance" and "Nature," championed intuition, personal experience, and the inherent goodness of humanity.
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Confidence: more sayings
- “The key to cultivating confidence in ourselves is understanding our right to make the truth our own.”Sharon Salzberg
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Books by Ralph Waldo Emerson
Essays: First Series
Includes Self-Reliance.