Many of emerson´s ideas still resonate with people today. recall or review some of emerson's statements in "self-reliance." which ones most directly apply to your own life or to the society around you? how might emerson's words people navigate the problems and issues of today? choose one quotation from the essay and explain what it means and how it has relevance for you personally or for modern society.

Ralph Waldo Emerson's essay "Self-Reliance" is just as relevant now as when it was written. Many of the topics that Emerson addressed are important for people nowadays. In the essay, Emerson wants to convince people of how important it is to trace your own path, instead of following others blindly. He also states that self-reliance can only be achieved through being responsible for one's own decisions and that this in turn makes society more productive and efficient.

One of the quotes that exemplifies this idea is the following:

"No law can be sacred to me but that of my nature. Good and bad are but names very readily transferable to that or this; the only right is what is after my constitution, the only wrong what is against it. A man is to carry himself in the presence of all opposition, as if every thing were titular and ephemeral but he."

In this line, Emerson restates the idea that there are no "good" and "bad" paths. The only good is the one that fits who we are. Therefore, it is silly to think of a lawyer as "good" and an artist as "bad." One should follow the path that makes one's soul happy. And we should be able to face all opposition as is the only real and important thing was our own decision. I think this has special relevance for young adults as they often feel pushed to make choices that do not fit with what they want out of life (having a prestigious career, having a family, getting in debt, buying a house, etc.).

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explanation:

each year on this day, i make it a point to listen to dr. martin luther king jr.’s great “i have a dream” speech. it’s electrifying every single time.

the content of dr. king’s speech, his inspiring presence, and the moment in history all came together to make the iconic “i have a dream” speech the defining moment of the american civil rights movement. but there are several other reasons why this speech, delivered over 50 years ago, remains an example of one of the best speeches in american history.

since part of my job is to people become better presenters, i’ve noticed several techniques that we can all learn from and be inspired by in this magnificent speech.

it’s anchored in a powerful related location

in most cases, you can’t handpick the spot to give a presentation, as mlk did for supreme symbolic effect when he stood on the steps of the lincoln memorial and echoed the opening words of the gettysburg address (“five score years ago . . ). but you absolutely can amplify your message by adapting it to your setting and location.