“למרות שמקור רוב המילים נשכח, כל מילה בשעת המצאתה הייתה ניצוץ של גאונות.”

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.