“You can take better care of your secret than another can.”
Book:The Journals
Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson
Work
The Journals
This book is a compilation of the author's personal reflections, diary entries, and musings, offering a glimpse into their private life and the evolution of their thoughts and feelings throughout various stages of their life. 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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