15 Life Lessons From an Old Wise Ma

Here are some powerful quotes from Ralph Waldo Emerson an American writer, poet, activist and philosopher born in 1803. He believed in the power of the individual and that people should strive for "self reliance." By developing the ability to depend on your self no matter the situation we can awaken our potential as human beings.

I selected the quotes in this video to showcase some of Emerson's greatest life lessons and hope to encourage further reading of his work.