Ralph Waldo Emerson
19th Century1803-1882Boston, Massachusetts
As Your Guide
“Emerson will tell you to trust the voice inside you that speaks before reasoning begins. He sees divinity flowing through every honest thought and every act of self-reliance. Choose him if you want a guide who believes your intuition is a direct line to truth.”
Who They Were
American transcendentalist who championed self-reliance and nature mysticism.
What They Left Behind
Words that outlived their authors.
What Haunts Them
These are the questions that wouldn't let them rest.
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