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“I think sometimes could I only have music on my own terms, could I live in a great city, and know where I could go whenever I wished the ablution and inundation of musical waves, that were a bath and a medicine.”

Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson

Book:The Conduct of Life

Work

The Conduct of Life

This book delves into the philosophical underpinnings of how individuals should live, focusing on the pursuit of a life that is purposeful and fulfilling. 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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