To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment. —Ralph Waldo Emerson
“To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.”

Ralph Waldo Emerson Philosopher, Poet, Author, Essayist

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Anonymous NOVEMBER 30, 2018
To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.
Justin from SoCal APRIL 19, 2016
One of the greatest lessons we can teach our children
Shirley from Huntley, IL NOVEMBER 29, 2015
Not easy to do in the world today.
star from school OCTOBER 21, 2015
so true

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