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“How cunningly nature hides every wrinkle of her inconceivable antiquity under roses and violets and morning dew!”

Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson

Book:The Selected Lectures of Ralph Waldo Emerson

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The Selected Lectures of Ralph Waldo Emerson

This book includes a selection of Ralph Waldo Emerson's lectures, showcasing his thoughts on transcendentalism, self-reliance, and the importance of individualism in the 19th century. 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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