Share & Save
Meaning
Not documented yet.
When It Was Said
Not documented yet.
Who It Was Said To
Not documented yet.
Historical Context
Not documented yet.
Source
Not documented yet.
Original Language & Translation
Originally said in English.
Did They Really Say It?
Not documented yet.
Did You Know?
Not documented yet.
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.
More from Ralph Waldo Emerson (526 quotes) →Keep reading Ralph Waldo Emerson
- “My life should be unique; it should be an alms, a battle, a conquest, a medicine.”Ralph Waldo Emerson
- “A beautiful woman is a practical poet, taming her savage mate, planting tenderness, hope and eloquence in all…”Ralph Waldo Emerson
- “The value of a dollar is social, as it is created by society.”Ralph Waldo Emerson
- “The secret of education lies in respecting the pupil.”Ralph Waldo Emerson
Explore Reflections
READ THE SOURCE
Books by Ralph Waldo Emerson
Essays: First Series
Includes Self-Reliance.