Biography Ralph Waldo Emerson was an American essayist, poet, and philosopher.
Nationality American
Awards N/A
Profession Essayist, poet, and philosopher
Date Of Birth 25/05/1803
Lifetime 27/04/1882
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Analysis This quote is about the importance of taking responsibility for your own life. You are the only one who can decide who you want to be and what you want to achieve.
Context This quote is from Emerson's essay Self-Reliance.
