Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson

Nothing is at last sacred but the integrity of your own mind.

Nothing is at last sacred but the integrity of your own mind

Summary

This quote suggests that the only thing truly deserving of reverence and protection is the integrity of one's own thoughts and beliefs. It highlights the importance of maintaining personal authenticity and being true to oneself, even in the face of external pressures or societal expectations. In essence, it emphasizes the idea that individual mental clarity and moral compass should be cherished above all else.

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Mind Ethics

By Ralph Waldo Emerson

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