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“There is a time when a man distinguishes the idea of felicity from the idea of wealth; it is the beginning of wisdom.”

Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson

Book:The Journals and Miscellaneous Notebooks of Ralph Waldo Emerson

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The Journals and Miscellaneous Notebooks of Ralph Waldo Emerson

This book compiles Ralph Waldo Emerson's extensive writings, including his private journals and notebooks, offering a comprehensive view into his intellectual development and his influential thoughts on transcendentalism, nature, and self-reliance. more

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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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