“Do not tell me of my obligation to put all poor men in good situations. Are they my poor? I tell thee, thou foolish philanthropist, that I grudge the dollar, the dime, the cent, I give to such men as do not belong to me and to whom I do not belong”
Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson
Work
Self-Reliance, the Over-Soul, and Other Essays
This compilation includes influential essays that delve into the nature of individualism, the importance of self-reliance, and the concept of the 'Over-Soul', offering philosophical insights and reflections on the human condition. 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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