Nature & Self-reliance

Nature & Self-reliance

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English

11th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does Emerson mean by 'nothing can bring you peace but yourself'?

Back

Peace can only be achieved through internal sources.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does Emerson mean by 'to be great is to be misunderstood'?

Back

Greatness requires being misunderstood by others.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does Emerson mean by 'the voyage of the best ship is a zigzag line of a hundred tacks'?

Back

The best ship takes a path with many twists and turns.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does Emerson mean by 'the power which resides in him is new in nature, and none but he knows what that is which he can do, nor does he know until he has tried'?

Back

Everyone has a unique power.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does Emerson mean by 'the civilized man has built a coach, but has lost the use of his feet'?

Back

Civilization has both benefits and drawbacks.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Define 'self-reliance' in the context of Emerson's philosophy.

Back

Self-reliance is the reliance on one's own powers and resources rather than those of others.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the significance of individualism in Emerson's work?

Back

Individualism emphasizes the importance of personal independence and self-trust.

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