Ralph Waldo Emerson

Seek purpose over power

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“Make sure you’re not made ‘Emperor’, avoid that imperial stain. Keep yourself simple, good, pure, saintly, plain, a friend of justice, and strong for your proper work.” — Marcus Aurelius “Human greatness does not lie in wealth or power, but in character and goodness.”— Anne Frank “It is not the man who has too little, … Read more

Develop self-reliance

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“He has achieved success who has lived well, laughed often, and loved much.” – Bessie Anderson Stanley “Trust thyself: every heart vibrates to that iron string.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson “What do you care what other people think?” – Richard Feynman Your life isn’t a race or a competition. Don’t spend your time comparing yourself … Read more