“Nothing is more disgusting than the crowing about liberty by slaves, as most men are, and the flippant mistaking for freedom of some paper preamble like a Declaration of Independence, or the statute right to vote, by those who have never dared to think or to act.”
Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson
Work
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
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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