Quotessence
Home / Quotes / Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson

Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson

Work

The Complete Works of Ralph Waldo Emerson: With a Biographical Introduction and Notes

The Complete Works of Ralph Waldo Emerson is a comprehensive compilation of the writings of Ralph Waldo Emerson, an influential figure in American literature and philosophy. The book includes his essays, lectures, and poetry, accompanied by a biographical introduction that offers insight into his life and work. Additionally, the volume includes explanatory notes to aid readers in comprehending the historical and cultural context of Emerson's texts. more

Author

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

You May Also Like

“I had just taken to reading. I had just discovered the art of leaving my body to sit impassive in a crumpled up attitude in a chair or sofa, while I wandered over the hills and far away in novel company and new scenes... My world began to expand very rapidly,... the reading habit had got me securely.”

“My mother and my father were illiterate immigrants from Russia. When I was a child they were constantly amazed that I could go to a building and take a book on any subject. They couldn't believe this access to knowledge we have here in America. They couldn't believe that it was free.”