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Self-Reliance and the Confidence in Trusting Your Inner Wisdom | Mark Matousek

The Daily Stoic

CHAPTER

Emerson and Whitman: A Generous Connection

This chapter explores the dynamic relationship between Emerson and Whitman, highlighting their differing temperaments and the support Emerson provided within the literary community. It emphasizes the importance of collaboration and generosity, contrasting it with competitive attitudes often found in academia. Additionally, the chapter reflects on how their philosophical ideas about nature and self-reliance remain relevant in contemporary discussions about societal pressures and resilience.

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