“If a man fasten his attention on a single aspect of truth and apply himself to that alone for a long time, the truth becomes distorted and not itself but falsehood.”
Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson
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The Essential Writings of Ralph Waldo Emerson
This book includes seminal works by Ralph Waldo Emerson, a prominent figure in American literature and philosophy. It features his most famous essays, such as 'Self-Reliance' and 'Nature', offering insights into his ideas on the nature of the individual, the role of the soul, and the importance of intuition and self-reliance. more
Author
Ralph Waldo Emerson
American essayist, poet, and philosopher. Born on May 25, 1803, and died on April 27, 1882. Known for his transcendentalist philosophy, his works have had a profound impact on literature and the intellectual world. more
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