Journal 8- Emerson Aphorisms
1. All life is an experiment. The more experiments you make the better.
2. Whoso would be a man must be a nonconformist.
3. What is a weed? A plant whose virtues have not been discovered.
I chose these tree aphorisms to write a personal response about. I believe that in these aphorisms Emerson is trying to show his readers his beliefs and to share his wisdom. The first aphorism is a phrase we have heard ourselves in many different forms but it still rings true to the ear, one can never have success if you do not try. The second aphorism is Emerson saying something he has noticed about society and people, Emerson is trying to tell his readers that in order to be truly noticeable and exceptional you cannot conform to what society asks of you. The final aphorism tries to show the value in things that seem to have no value at all, rather their value is hidden and yet to be appreciated. These aphorisms from Emerson show his unique and profound beliefs about society and how society is sometimes very incorrect.
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