“Every body we know surrounds himself with a fine house, fine books, conservatory, gardens, equipage, and all manner of toys, as screens to interpose between himself and his guest. Does it not seem as if man was of a very sly, elusive nature, and dreaded nothing so much as a full rencontre front to front with his fellow?”
Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson
Work
The Selected Works of Ralph Waldo Emerson
This comprehensive volume includes a selection of Ralph Waldo Emerson's most influential writings, showcasing his thoughts on individualism, transcendentalism, and the importance of self-reliance. Emerson's essays, such as 'Self-Reliance' and 'Nature,' are considered foundational texts in American literature and philosophy. 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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