Accomplish Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson
“Every true man is a cause, a country, and an age; requires infinite spaces and numbers and time fully to accomplish his design; - and posterity seem to follow his steps as a train of clients.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Self-Reliance, 1841
A great individual must devote endless time and effort to fulfill a grand vision, and future generations will follow his legacy.
In simple terms: A visionary needs endless work; others will follow.
Key Takeaway
Commit fully to your purpose.
Themes
vision
legacy
determination
Mood
inspirational
reflective
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- career building
- artistic creation
- scientific research
- political leadership
Key Concepts
existential purpose
historical impact
Questions to Reflect On
- What legacy do you wish to leave?
- How do you balance personal ambition with societal expectations?
A Different Perspective
Greatness may be limited by circumstances beyond control.
![“[The Community's] crosses and trials give me confidence. But I derive my hope above all, and most especially, from our utter incapacity, for it is always upon nothingness that God is pleased to rear His works. If at any day we accomplish some good here, the glory will certainly be His alone, since…” quote by Theodore Guerin](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/2b8/theodore-guerin-54729_accomplish_the-community-s-crosses-and-trials-give_7176.jpg)
