“Scholarship is to be created not by compulsion, but by awakening a pure interest in knowledge.”
Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson
Work
The Complete Works of Ralph Waldo Emerson: Lectures and biographical sketches
The Complete Works of Ralph Waldo Emerson: Lectures and biographical sketches is a comprehensive compilation of lectures and sketches written by the American philosopher and poet Ralph Waldo Emerson. The book offers insights into his thoughts on transcendentalism, self-reliance, and the nature of the individual. It includes a variety of his lectures and biographical sketches of notable figures, providing a glimpse into his intellectual and personal life. 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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