The results of life are uncalculated and uncalculable. The years teach much which the days never know. The persons who compose our company, converse, and come and go, and design and execute many things, and somewhat comes of it all, but an unlooked for result. The individual is always mistaken. He designed many things, and drew in other persons as coadjutors, quarrelled with some or all, blundered much, and something is done; all are a little advanced, but the individual is always mistaken. It turns out somewhat new, and very unlike what he promised himself.http://www.rwe.org/works/Essays-2nd_Series_2_Experience.htm

Summary

This quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson highlights the unpredictable nature of life. Emerson suggests that the outcomes and achievements of our endeavors cannot be accurately predicted or calculated. Despite our efforts and collaborations with others, unexpected results arise, often diverging from our initial intentions. He emphasizes that individuals often make mistakes, encountering disagreements and stumbling along the way. However, amidst these uncertainties and failures, something new and different emerges, far from what was originally envisioned. Emerson challenges the notion of controlling and foreseeing outcomes, urging acceptance of the ambiguous and transformative nature of life's trajectory.

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