Ralph Waldo Emerson, Society and Quotes

A collection of quotes by Ralph Waldo Emerson, Society and.

Ralph Waldo Emerson was a renowned American essayist, philosopher, and poet, born on May 25, 1803, in Boston, Massachusetts. As a leading figure in the Transcendentalist movement during the mid-19th century, he emphasized individuality and self-reliance. Emerson's most famous works include "Nature" and "Self-Reliance," which advocate for the importance of connecting with nature, trusting one's own instincts, and seeking spiritual truth. He greatly influenced American literature and thought, and his ideas continue to inspire individuals around the world to embrace their inner selves and question societal norms. Emerson passed away on April 27, 1882, leaving a lasting legacy in American intellectual history.

In sculpture did ever anybody call the Apollo a fancy piece?

In sculpture did ever anybody call the Apollo a fancy piece? Or say of the Laocoon how it might be made different? A masterpiece of art has in the mind a fixed place in the chain of being, as much as a plant or a crystal.

Ralph Waldo Emerson, Society and

Sculpture