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“The voyage of the best ship is a zigzag line of a hundred tacks. See the line from a sufficient distance, and it straightens itself to the average tendency. Your genuine action will explain itself, and will explain your other genuine actions. Your conformity explains nothing. . . . The force of character is cumulative.”

Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson

Book:Self-Reliance and Other Essays
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Self-Reliance and Other Essays

This compilation includes influential essays such as 'Self-Reliance' and 'Nature', which delve into the virtues of self-reliance, the importance of solitude, and the pursuit of a life of authenticity. more

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Ralph Waldo Emerson
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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