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TODAY’S CLUE: R = Y
ANSWER: “DO NOT GO WHERE THE PATH MAY LEAD, GO INSTEAD WHERE THERE IS NO PATH AND LEAVE A TRAIL.” —RALPH WALDO EMERSON
Ralph Waldo Emerson
May 25, 1803 – April 27, 1882 · aged 78
Overview
Ralph Waldo Emerson was an American essayist, lecturer, and poet who became the central figure of the Transcendentalist movement in the 19th century.
Transcendentalism
Emerson championed self-reliance, intuition, and the inherent goodness of people and nature, encouraging individuals to trust their inner voice over tradition.
Major Works
His essays, including “Self-Reliance” and “Nature,” became foundational texts of American philosophy and helped define a uniquely American literary voice.
Influence
Emerson strongly influenced writers and thinkers such as Henry David Thoreau, Walt Whitman, and later generations of American intellectuals.
Public Life
Emerson was a sought-after lecturer across the United States, using public speaking to spread his ideas on education, abolition, and personal freedom.
Legacy
Emerson’s ideas continue to shape American thought, emphasizing independence, moral clarity, and the belief that personal insight drives progress.