Ralph Waldo Emerson, Essays: Fir Quotes

A collection of quotes by Ralph Waldo Emerson, Essays: Fir.

Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-1882) was an American essayist, lecturer, and poet. He was a leading figure of the transcendentalist movement in the mid-19th century. Emerson's collection of essays, titled "Essays: Fir," was published in 1844. In these essays, he explores various philosophical and spiritual themes, emphasizing self-reliance, individualism, and the importance of nature. Emerson's writings had a profound influence on American literature and intellectual thought, inspiring generations of thinkers and writers. His ideas continue to resonate today, promoting the idea of self-discovery and the pursuit of personal truth.

O friend, my bosom said,Through thee alone the sky is arched

O friend, my bosom said,Through thee alone the sky is arched.Through thee the rose is red;All things through thee take nobler form,And look beyond the earth,The mill-round of our fate appearsA sun-path in thy worth.Me too thy nobleness has taughtTo master my despair;The fountains of my hidden lifeAre through thy friendship fair.

Ralph Waldo Emerson, Essays: Fir

Friends