"What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us."
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Born: 25-05-1803 – Died: 27-04-1882
Nationality: American
Known for: essayist, Philosopher, Poet
Ralph Waldo Emerson was an American essayist, philosopher, and poet, a central figure in the transcendentalist movement. His essays and lectures are rich with quotations that explore individuality, nature, and self-reliance.
"What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us."