Ralph Waldo Emerson, attributed, Quotes

A collection of quotes by Ralph Waldo Emerson, attributed,.

Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-1882) was an American philosopher, essayist, and poet, widely regarded as the leading figure of the Transcendentalist movement. Born in Boston, Massachusetts, he graduated from Harvard Divinity School and became a minister. However, he soon left the pulpit to pursue a career in writing and lecturing. Emerson's essays, including "Self-Reliance" and "Nature," expressed his belief in the inherent goodness of individuals and the importance of self-reliance. His works greatly influenced American literature and intellectual thought, and he remains an influential figure in American cultural history.