“For it is only the finite that has wrought and suffered; the infinite lies stretched in smiling repose.”
Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson
Work
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
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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