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Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson

“The wonder is that we can see these trees and not wonder more.”

Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson

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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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