What lies behind us, and what lies before us are but tiny matters compared to what lies within us. —Ralph Waldo Emerson
“What lies behind us, and what lies before us are but tiny matters compared to what lies within us.”

Ralph Waldo Emerson PHILOSOPHER, POET, AUTHOR, ESSAYIST

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Devinder Kumar Kansal from New Delhi 110087 SEPTEMBER 7, 2021
Great quote for everyone's critical thinking on one's soul, often neglected not only by individuals but also in the educational content.
Sherry Stump from Reno, Nv. JUNE 23, 2020
So very true!!!
BONFACE. from OGEMBO,KENYA. JULY 24, 2017
we should take time to discover what lies within us!
Collins from Ghana OCTOBER 8, 2016
This is perfectly true. It courage and determination to accomplish anything .
Evelyn MAY 24, 2016
I Truly Love this man .... Ralp Waldo Emwerson ...My Favorite
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