15 Inspiring Quotes by Ralph Waldo Emerson [1]

By Andrea Schulman  [2]

Ralph Waldo Emerson was a famous American essayist, philosopher and poet from the 1800s. His essay “Self-Reliance” is perhaps his most well-known work. Emerson believed in nonconformity and in a person’s ability to create his or her own reality. He is well known for his inspirational quotes on the nature of reality, and the path to success and fulfillment.

Below are 15 of the most inspiring quotes by Ralph Waldo Emerson. I hope you enjoy them!

1. Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.

2. To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.