Meditations of Ralph Waldo Emerson

Carry Ralph Waldo Emersons wisdom with you in this inspirational guide that features 60 of his most insightful quotes.As an adventuring heretic, Ralph Waldo Emerson (18031882) challenged comfortable assumptions about nature, scientific understanding, and divine intelligence. The Sage of Concords writings continue to inspire and influence new generations of thinkers and readers as he bridges the wild places of the heart and intellect.In Meditations of Ralph Waldo Emerson, editor Chris Highland pairs 60 Emerson passages with inspirational quotes from historical and contemporary luminaries as diverse as Margaret Fuller, the Dalai Lama, and Jack Kerouac. Take this pocket-size guide with you on backpacks, nature hikes, and camping trips. Let Emersons words enrich your experience as you ponder the wilderness from riverbank, mountaintop, or as you relax beside your campfire.Inside youll find:60 inspiring Ralph Waldo Emerson quotesSelections of text from other philosophical mindsShort excerpts for convenient readingThis portable sampler of 60 selectionsfrom 30 years of Emersons writingsreveals the essence of Emersons spiritual vision. Journey into the mind and heart of this great 19th century author, poet, and philosopher whose writings remain relevant and inspiring today.