Quotes by Ralph Waldo Emerson

“ Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm. ”

“ Make the most of yourself....for that is all there is of you. ”

“ If we encounter a man of rare intellect, we should ask him what books he reads. ”

“ Life is a journey, not a destination. ”

“ Cultivate the habit of being grateful for every good thing that comes to you, and to give thanks continuously. And because all things have contributed to your advancement, you should include all things in your gratitude. ”

“ Without ambition one starts nothing. Without work one finishes nothing. The prize will not be sent to you. You have to win it. ”

“ Adopt the pace of nature: her secret is patience. ”

“ Once you make a decision, the universe conspires to make it happen. ”

“ Write it on your heart that every day is the best day in the year. ”

“ Whatever you do, you need courage. Whatever course you decide upon, there is always someone to tell you that you are wrong. There are always difficulties arising that tempt you to believe your critics are right. To map out a course of action and follow it to an end requires some of the same courage that a soldier needs. Peace has its victories, but it takes brave men and women to win them. ”

“ Dare to live the life you have dreamed for yourself. Go forward and make your dreams come true. ”

“ The only person you are destined to become is the person you decide to be. ”