Ralph Waldo Emerson
Born May 25, 1803 Boston, MA
Died April 27, 1882 Buried in Sleepy Hollow Cemetery Concord MA
Many probably wonder why I quote Ralph Waldo Emerson at the end of each Blog. There are few people who have moved me or caused me to think as this man has. Such common sense and down to earth realism is spoken in his words. Yes, it is written in older English form but reading his text is amazing for me. Some find it hard to understand and toss great pieces of literature aside. It is sad what they have lost by doing so. Emerson’s style creates depth of meaning and a great accuracy in what he relates. One is spurred to think as they read to ensure understanding is accurate and broaden their personal concepts and ideas. Use of a dictionary is imperative at times. One wants to recognize the understanding of unfamiliar words or just how a certain word was used in Emerson’s day. The intensity of his writings is conveyed far more greatly in this manner than in the simplistic language of today’s writings. Emerson is a profound thinker with so much to tell us about ourselves and the world we live in. Yes, even after almost a century and a half since his passing, his words ring true for mankind. Continue reading “Why Ralph Waldo Emerson”