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Ralph Waldo Emerson

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Ralph Waldo Emerson was born on May 25, 1803 in Boston, Massachusetts. He was a famous American preacher, philosopher, and poet of the 19th century who served as the center of the Transcendental movement.


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Quote Left We grant no dukedoms to the few, We hold like rights and shall;—... Quote Right
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Quote Left My angel,—his name is Freedom,— Choose him to be your king;... Quote Right
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Quote Left The only way to have a friend is to be one. Quote Right
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Quote Left Pain is superficial, and therefore fear is. The torments of martyrdoms are probably most keenly felt by the by-standers. Quote Right
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Quote Left Colleges, in like manner, have their indispensable office,—to teach elements. But they can only highly serve us, when they aim not to drill,... Quote Right
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Book: Reflection on the Important Things