Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson

It is very easy in the world to live by the opinion of the world. It is very easy in solitude to be self-centered. But the finished man is he who in the midst of the crowd keeps with perfect sweetness the independence of solitude.

It is very easy in the world to live by the opinion of the w

Summary

This quote highlights the challenges of true individuality and independence. Living in accordance with societal expectations is effortless, while being self-absorbed in solitude requires no external validation. However, the quote praises those individuals who possess the strength and grace to maintain a sense of independence even when surrounded by others. It emphasizes the importance of finding a balance between being part of a community and maintaining one's unique identity. The "finished man" is depicted as someone who navigates social interactions with sweetness, while still preserving the essence of solitude within themselves.

Topics

Self Respect

By Ralph Waldo Emerson

Liked the quote? Share it with your friends.

Random Quotations

It shows how dangerous it is to be too good

It shows how dangerous it is to be too good

George Bernard Shaw

Goodness

The rich man's dog gets more in the way of vaccination, medi

The rich man's dog gets more in the way of vaccination, medicine and medical care than do the workers upon whom the rich man's wealth is built.

Medical

Vader: "There is no escape. Don't make me destroy you. Luke,

Vader: "There is no escape. Don't make me destroy you. Luke, you do not yet realize your importance. You've only begun to discover your power! Join me, and I will complete your training. With our combined strength, we can end this destructive conflict, and bring order to the galaxy." Luke: "I'll never join you!" Vader: "If only you knew the power of the Dark Side. Obi-Wan never told you what happened to your father." Luke: "He told me enough. He told me you killed him." Vader: "No. I am your father.

Darth Vader , Luke Skywaker

In the history of the treatment of depression, there was the

In the history of the treatment of depression, there was the dunking stool, purging of the bowels of black bile, hoses, attempts to shock the patient. All of these represent hatred or aggression towards what depression represents in the patient.

History

I know well the coequal role of the Congress in our constitu

I know well the coequal role of the Congress in our constitutional process. I love the House of Representatives. I revere the traditions of the Senate despite my too-short internship in that great body. As President, within the limits of basic principles, my motto toward the Congress is communication, conciliation, compromise, and cooperation.

The truth is that our race survived ignorance; it is our sci

The truth is that our race survived ignorance; it is our scientific genius that will do us in.

Stephen Vizinczey

...The city fireman-the fire that suddenly bursts forth in t

...The city fireman-the fire that suddenly bursts forth in the close-pack'd square, The arriving engines, the hoarse shouts, the nimble stepping and daring,The strong command through the fire-trumpets, the falling in line,the rise and fall of the arms forcing the water,The slender, spasmic, blue-white jets-the bringing to bear of the hooks and ladders, and their execution,The crash and cut away of connecting wood-work, or through floors, if the fire smoulders under them,The crowd with their lit faces, watching-the glare and dense shadows;....

Walt Whitman, The Song of the Br

Firefighting

Doesn't love show its face when it satisfies the need of the

Doesn't love show its face when it satisfies the need of the loved one, for the loved one's sake alone?

Orson Scott Card

Love

My neighbour asked if he could use my lawnmower and I told h

My neighbour asked if he could use my lawnmower and I told him of course he could, so long as he didn't take it out of my garden.

Gardening

I am struggling to maintain the government, not to overthrow

I am struggling to maintain the government, not to overthrow it. I am struggling especially to prevent others from overthrowing it.

Abraham Lincoln

There's always hope. You can lose everything else in the wor

There's always hope. You can lose everything else in the world, but Jews never lose hope.

Hope

It is my belief that we all have the need to feel special. I

It is my belief that we all have the need to feel special. It is this need that can bring out the best in us, yet the worst in us.

Best