“A man is not to aim at innocence, any more than he is to aim at hair, but he is to keep it.”
Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson
Work
Journals and Miscellaneous Notebooks: 1852-1855
The book features a compilation of the author's journal entries and various notebooks, showcasing their thoughts, experiences, and insights from 1852 to 1855. 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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