Ralf Waldo Emerson

Like other writers of his time, Emerson wrote to inspire people. Many people are not in very good shape. The transcendentalists believed in inspiration and ecstasy, among many others. When someone sets a goal for himself or herself, they should try to surpass their highest expectations, and no just barely complete it. Students would do better in school, and workers would achieve more in their jobs. Not too many people have heard this type of viewpoint, but it would motive them to do better in life. If they would just see how great it is once they have accomplished it, it wouldn’t be so difficult to begin. They know they should go out and run or exercise in some way to take better care of themselves, but they don’t do anything about it because exercise is difficult.

Another of Emerson’s quotes, which coincides with the first is, “Hitch your wagon to a star. Although after completing a good workout they feel great. ” In this statement, he is saying to aim high, or try to do the best you possibly can. Emerson’s quote could be an inspiration for many to accomplish things they continue to put off. Just by getting up and doing something that has been put off and having high hopes for it, someone could be more confident and do more in life.