Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson

Not he is great who can alter matter, but he who can alter my state of mind.

Not he is great who can alter matter, but he who can alter m

Summary

This quote suggests that true greatness lies not in the ability to manipulate external circumstances, but in the power to influence one's own mindset. It highlights the importance of inner transformation and personal growth over external accomplishments or the ability to control the physical world. Ultimately, it suggests that our experiences and perceptions are shaped more profoundly by the ways in which we perceive and interpret reality than by any external factors beyond our control.

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Greatness & Great Things

By Ralph Waldo Emerson

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