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This reads as a claim that energy and eagerness are what set real work in motion. It points to the idea that great results rarely come from duty alone, they need a spark of genuine feeling that keeps effort alive. It lands for anyone starting a difficult project, when momentum depends on more than discipline.
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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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Books by Ralph Waldo Emerson
Essays: First Series
Includes Self-Reliance.