Ralph Waldo Emerson

Ralph Waldo Emerson was an American philosopher of the 19th century. His most notable work is the essay Nature, published in 1836. He was a leading figure in the Transcendentalist movement.

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• Lifetime: 25 May 1803 • 27 April 1882
• Main genre: Philosophical writings
• Literary movement: Transcendentalism
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"To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment."