“It is better to suffer injustice than to do it.”
Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson
Work
Essays, lectures and orations
This book compiles a diverse range of essays, lectures, and orations, showcasing the intellectual discourse and thought leadership of the contributors across different fields and topics. 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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