What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.
[Speech] WHAT LIES BEHIND US AND WHAT LIES BEFORE US ARE TINY MATTERS COMPARED TO WHAT LIES WITHIN US. - Emerson's Inner Strength
Power of inner qualities over external circumstances
Ralph Waldo Emerson reflected on the significance of personal strengths and qualities as far more influential than past events or future challenges. His philosophical teachings encourage focusing on inner resources to navigate life’s complexities.
Background
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Philosopher and Writer
Essay, mid-19th century