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Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson

“Our housekeeping is mendicant, our arts, our occupations, our marriages, our religion we have not chosen but society has chosen for us.”

Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson

Book:The Spiritual Emerson: Essential Works by Ralph Waldo Emerson

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The Spiritual Emerson: Essential Works by Ralph Waldo Emerson

This book presents a curated collection of Ralph Waldo Emerson's most significant works, exploring his profound insights into spirituality, self-reliance, and the nature of the human experience. 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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