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Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson

“Every man is a borrower and a mimic, life is theatrical and literature a quotation.”

Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson

Book:The Collected Works of Ralph Waldo Emerson: Society and solitude

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The Collected Works of Ralph Waldo Emerson: Society and solitude

This compilation includes a selection of Ralph Waldo Emerson's influential writings, exploring the complexities of human relationships and the pursuit of personal growth amidst societal norms. more

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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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Source: Six Great Dialogues: Apology, Crito, Phaedo, Phaedrus, Symposium, The Republic