Each age it is found
â
Each age,
it is found,
must write its own books;
or rather,
each generation for the next succeeding.
â
Meaning
This quote means each generation must create the books and ideas suited to its own moment and to the generation that follows.
About Author
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Ralph Waldo Emerson was an American essayist, philosopher, and poet, known for his work on transcendentalism and individualism. His quotes often reflect self-reliance, wisdom, and introspection. Emerson inspires writers, thinkers, and students to embrace personal growth, independent thought, and the philosophical exploration of life and nature.
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