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Self-Reliance

Self-Reliance. Ralph Waldo Emerson. What is genius?. Emerson believes e veryone has the potential for genius e veryone should believe in his/her own thoughts. How should one approach work?. Emerson believes One should do his/her best with willingness, confidence, and determination.

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Self-Reliance

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  1. Self-Reliance Ralph Waldo Emerson

  2. What is genius? Emerson believes everyone has the potential for genius everyone should believe in his/her own thoughts

  3. How should one approach work? Emerson believes One should do his/her best with willingness, confidence, and determination

  4. What is the cause of shame? Emerson believes People are too modest and timid to trust and express our God-given original ideas.

  5. To what does Emerson compare society? To a “joint-stock company” Society penalizes those that don’t conform.

  6. Big Idea of Self-Reliance People should recognize their ideas and follow their convictions. live by their own opinions and stop imitating the ideas of others

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