He is an essayist, lecturer, and poet who spearheaded the
Transcendentalist movement in the mid-19th century. Being a champion of
individualism, Emerson inspired countless people through his writings
and public lectures.
The other luminary is Henry David Thoreau
when he met Emerson, he was asked 'Do
you keep a journal ? In fact, that question went on to be a
lifelong inspiration for Thoreau who churned out masterly works like 'Walden'
etc.
My favourite quotes of Emerson:
- Win as if you were used to it, lose as if you enjoyed it for a change.
- Write it on your heart that every
day is the best day in the year.
- What lies behind you and what lies
in front of you pales in comparison to what lies inside of you.
- What is a weed ? A plant whose virtues
have never been discovered.
- Though we travel the world over
to find the beautiful, we must carry it with us or we find it not.
- Nature and books belong to the eyes
that see them.
I am terribly inspired by reading some
inspiring works of Emerson. The depth of his thought stirs you into
contemplation. His literature is freely available on internet at http://www.rwe.org
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