Wealth (Primary source)
In Wealth, Emerson argues that true wealth is not merely material accumulation, but the ability to create and contribute. It stems from aligning oneself with natural laws and serving others, leading to a flourishing and abundant life beyond mere possessions.
“A foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds, adored by little statesmen and philosophers and divines.”
— Ralph Waldo Emerson Primary source“The only way to have a friend is to be one.”
— Ralph Waldo Emerson Primary source“Trust thyself: every heart vibrates to that iron string.”
— Ralph Waldo Emerson Primary source“The law of nature is, do the thing, and you shall have the power: but they who do not the thing have not the power.”
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“The greatest deception men suffer is from their own opinions.”
— Leonardo da Vinci Primary source“He who wishes to be rich in a day will be hanged in a year.”
— Leonardo da Vinci Primary source“Every thing impossible, until we see a success.”
— Ralph Waldo Emerson Primary source“That which each can do best, none but his Maker can teach him.”
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