“In our large cities, the population is godless, materialized,--no bond, no fellow-feeling, no enthusiasm. These are not men, but hungers, thirsts, fevers, and appetites walking. How is it people manage to live on,--so aimless as they are? After their peppercorn aims are gained, it seems as if the lime in their bones alone held them together, and not any worthy purpose.”
Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson
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The Selected Works of Ralph Waldo Emerson
This comprehensive volume includes a selection of Ralph Waldo Emerson's most influential writings, showcasing his thoughts on individualism, transcendentalism, and the importance of self-reliance. Emerson's essays, such as 'Self-Reliance' and 'Nature,' are considered foundational texts in American literature and philosophy. 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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