Emerson:Self-Reliance

In Emerson’s essay, “Self Reliance”, he depicts the one track mind of man
and tries to convey the idea of trusting in oneself. In this essay the reader
will be shown excerpts that back the main idea behind “Self Reliance.”
Emerson reaches out to the reader his opinion of man’s mind. “A
foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds.” This passage illustrates
his outlook towards the foolishness of society and the effect it has ...