Saturday, July 13, 2024

Ralph Waldo Emerson, essays & books

Ralph Waldo Emerson - Wikipedia

Ralph Waldo Emerson (May 25, 1803 – April 27, 1882),[2] who went by his middle name Waldo,[3] was an American essayist, lecturer, philosopher, abolitionist, and poet who led the Transcendentalist movement of the mid-19th century. He was seen as a champion of individualism and critical thinking, as well as a prescient critic of the countervailing pressures of society and conformity.


PNTV: The Selected Writings of Ralph Waldo Emerson by Ralph Waldo Emerson (#61) - YouTube

PNTV: Self-Reliance by Ralph Waldo Emerson (#378) - YouTube


Amazon.com: Ralph Waldo Emerson: books, biography, latest update

Self-Reliance and Other Essays (Grapevine edition) - Kindle edition by Ralph Waldo Emerson, Original Thinkers Institute. Literature & Fiction Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.

excellent recorded lectures!

Amazon.com: Emerson, Thoreau, and the Transcendentalist Movement (Audible Audio Edition): The Great Courses, Ashton Nichols Ph.D. University of Virginia, Ashton Nichols, The Great Courses: Audible Books & Originals


Self-Reliance - Ralph Waldo Emerson - Summary & Full Essay

Key Points:

  • Urges his readers to follow their individual will instead of conforming to social expectations.
  • Emphasizes following one’s own voice rather than an intermediary's, such as the church.
  • He encourages his readers to be honest in their relationships with others.
  • Posts the effects of self-reliance: altering religious practices, encouraging Americans to stay home and develop their own culture, and focusing on individual rather than societal progress.
  • Merriam-Webster defines self-reliance as "reliance on one's own efforts and abilities."
    In broader contexts, self-reliance can be viewed as an individual's confidence in their capacity to manage their own life, make their own decisions, and provide for themselves without excessively depending on others. This concept is often celebrated in various cultures and philosophies for fostering independence, resilience, and personal growth.

Ralph Waldo Emerson Quotes - BrainyQuote

Ralph Waldo Emerson - Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm.


42 Best Ralph Waldo Emerson Quotes will help you live a great life. | Timeless Quotes - YouTube

here are original texts:

Books by Emerson, Ralph Waldo (sorted by popularity) - Project Gutenberg

Essays by Ralph Waldo Emerson by Ralph Waldo Emerson | Project Gutenberg

Nature by Ralph Waldo Emerson | Project Gutenberg

The Project Gutenberg eBook of Essays, by Ralph Waldo Emerson 
SELF-RELIANCE

original start poem:

"Ne te quæsiveris extra."

"Man is his own star; and the soul that canRender an honest and a perfect man,Commands all light, all influence, all fate;Nothing to him falls early or too late.Our acts our angels are, or good or ill,Our fatal shadows that walk by us still."
translated to modern English by Copilot AI
“Do not seek outside yourself."  
(from Latin; in other words, it encourages introspection and looking within for answers)
"Man is his own star; within his soul,
He shapes an honest, perfect self, a whole.
Commands he light, fate's intricate design,
No timing early or too late aligns.
Our deeds, like angels, guide us on our way,
Or shadows dark that linger night and day.
Self-Reliance by Ralph Waldo Emerson [Audiobook] #individualism #freedom #classicliterature - YouTube
Self-Reliance, by Ralph Waldo Emerson (audiobook) - YouTube
first paragraph
I read the other day some verses written by an eminent painter which were original and not conventional. The soul always hears an admonition in such lines, let the subject be what it may. The sentiment they instill is of more value than any thought they may contain. To believe your own thought, to believe that what is true for you in your private heart is true for all men,—that is genius
a modern English translation:

“I recently read some verses written by a renowned painter that were original and unconventional. The soul always perceives a lesson in such lines, regardless of the subject matter. The impact they leave is more valuable than any specific idea they convey. To trust your own thoughts, to believe that what resonates with you in your innermost being holds true for all humanity—that is genius.



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