Ralph Waldo Emerson: “Self-Reliance”
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Ralph Waldo Emerson’s “Self-Reliance” is a wonderfully written essay that gives many definitions of what one’s self is about. With many definitions to define self-reliance it could give the reader so many new positive ideas about how to change and better their life. The most significant ....
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.... be that when God speaketh he should communicate, not one thing, but all things; should fill the world with his voice” (28). This is the target everyone should reach in his or her life. Emerson was correct in saying that it is insane to seek advice from someone who is a “go-between” themselves and God. One could run into a false prophet and be headed the wrong direction in life. I believe that it is an important part of life’s education. Whether the pupil is young or old, they shou ....
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