Nearly 200 years ago Emerson scandalised the church by claiming that all life is part of a universal awareness. His radical ...

In 1841, American writer-philosopher Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803–1882) published “Self-Reliance,” placing the ingenuity of the individual above an unquestioning acquiescence to the collective. It ...

ASHFORD, Conn., July 06, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Connecticut-based independent filmmakers Michael Maglaras and Terri Templeton of 217 Films announce that their new film project will be a full-length ...

In “Bright Circle,” Randall Fuller shines a light on the women behind — and before — the male philosophers of 19th-century Massachusetts. By Francesca Wade The discovery of ammunition from the 1700s ...

Thoreau moves in with Ralph Waldo Emerson's family, but personal tragedy strikes both families. Ralph Waldo Emerson invites Thoreau to move in with his family, and Emerson mentors Thoreau to help him ...

“The purpose of life is not to be happy. It is to be useful, to be honorable, to be compassionate, to have it make some difference that you have lived and lived well.” These words by Ralph Waldo ...

Quote of the day: Fear is one of the most universal human emotions. It can protect us from danger, but it can also prevent us from taking opportunities, pursuing dreams and embracing change. In ...

The Berkshire Hathaway chairman has often urged young people, including his own children, to find a job they'd do for free.

This quote emphasizes the significance of authenticity amid a highly pressurized environment. The speaker suggests that being true to oneself is one of the hardest but most rewarding experiences in ...