“Everything is beautiful seen from the point of the intellect, or as truth. But all is sour if seen as experience.”
Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson
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The Prose Works of Ralph Waldo Emerson
This volume includes a selection of Ralph Waldo Emerson's most influential writings, showcasing his philosophical and literary contributions to American transcendentalism. The collection features essays on self-reliance, nature, and the importance of individualism, offering readers insight into Emerson's thoughts on the human condition and the role of the individual in society. 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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