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Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson

“As to methods, there may be a million and then some, but principles are few. The man who grasps principles can successfully select his own methods.”

Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson

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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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