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

Anonymous
November 30, 2018

One of the greatest lessons we can teach our children

Justin from SoCal
April 19, 2016

Not easy to do in the world today.

Shirley from Huntley, IL
November 29, 2015

so true

star from school
October 21, 2015

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