Ralph Waldo Emerson Quotes

What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.

This quote is a reminder that we have the power to change ourselves for the better, no matter what our circumstances may be. Our inner strength and resolve are infinitely more important than anything else.

What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.

This is another quote that speaks for itself. There is nothing you should worry about other than yourself, your actions, and your mindset. You can control all of these things - so focus on them!

For every minute you remain angry, you give up sixty seconds of peace of mind.

Peace of mind, also described as inner calm, refers to an internal state of tranquility. when you are angry, you give up the peace of mind. Anger is self-destructive in nature. It has never done any good to mankind except for bringing sorrow and misery into our lives. For every minute you remain angry, you give up sixty seconds of peace of mind.

Always do what you are afraid to do.

We all face fear, but you cannot let fear stop you from doing something that you really want. And this rule seems a reasonably good guide for self-improvement. Because it turns out that people are often afraid to do the things they are least familiar with. Therefore, being afraid of something might be a damn good indicator that there is a lot of potentials for you to learn about the thing. Hence it might be wise to always do what you are afraid to do.