“The crowning fortune of a man is to be born to some pursuit which finds him employment and happiness, whether it be to make baskets, or broadswords, or canals, or statues, or songs.”
Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson
Work
The Complete Works of Ralph Waldo Emerson: Comprising His Essays, Lectures, Poems, and Orations
The Complete Works of Ralph Waldo Emerson is a definitive compilation of the works of the American philosopher, essayist, lecturer, and poet. It encompasses his seminal essays, such as "Self-Reliance" and "Compensation," his lectures on a variety of subjects, his poetry, and his orations, which reflect his profound thoughts on individualism, nature, and the pursuit of truth. This collection provides a comprehensive view of Emerson's intellectual and literary contributions. 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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