Ralph Waldo Emerson, Essays Natu Quotes

A collection of quotes by Ralph Waldo Emerson, Essays Natu.

Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-1882) was an American essayist, poet, and philosopher. He is best known for his collection of essays titled "Nature" (1836), which explored the relationship between humans and the natural world. Emerson's transcendentalist beliefs emphasized the importance of individualism, self-reliance, and the inherent goodness of both humanity and nature. His writings greatly influenced the development of American literature and philosophy, and he remains one of the most influential figures of the 19th century.

I am taught the poorness of our invention, the ugliness of towns and palaces. Art and luxury have early learned that they must work as enhancement and sequel to this original beauty. I am over instructed for my return. Henceforth I shall be hard to please. I cannot go back to toys. I am grown expensive and sophisticated. I can no longer live without elegance: but a countryman shall be my master of revels. He who knows the most, he who knows what sweets and virtues are in the ground, the waters, the plants, the heavens, and how to come at these enchantments, is the rich and royal man. Only as far as the masters of the world have called in nature to their aid, can they reach the height of magnificence.

Ralph Waldo Emerson, Essays Natu

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