“Fear, when your friends say to you what you have done well, and say it through; but when they stand with uncertain timid looks of respect and half-dislike, and must suspend their judgement for years to come, you may begin to hope.”
Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson
Work
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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