Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson

Stay at home in your mind. Don't recite other people's opinions. I hate quotations. Tell me what you know.

Stay at home in your mind. Don't recite other people's opini

Summary

This quote encourages the reader to rely on their own thoughts and knowledge rather than regurgitating the words and ideas of others. It expresses a disdain for blindly accepting quotations and urges individuals to truly understand and articulate their own understanding and perspective. By advising against the recitation of other people's opinions, the quote highlights the value of critical thinking, independent thought, and forming one's own ideas instead of relying on borrowed wisdom.

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By Ralph Waldo Emerson

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