Self Reliance and Other Essays
emerson says that great men have always trusted the devine povidence..What behavior shows this trust ?
self reliance
self reliance
Emerson suggests that, "man is relieved and gay (content) when he has put his heart into his work and done his best... " it is through the honesty of hard work and commitment that forges a trust with the divine. Men must strive for the "highest mind" which transcends fears and worldly comfort.