Ralph Waldo Emerson's Greatest Accomplishments

Ralph Waldo Emerson once stated, “To be yourself in a world that is trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.” This quote means that being yourself can be hard at times. However, if you are yourself then things might go your way more often. The more things that go your way will make you a happier person. Emerson’s statement is true because you would have nothing different to do, the reward and punishment would be given only to you, and you just have to put yourself before others at times. Having the power to reward or punish yourself is a nice feeling. The only person that can control you, is yourself. For example, the other day I had a stack of homework to complete. It was my responsibility to have it done by the end of the week. I had two options, do the work and get a good grade, or not do it and fail the assignment. Getting good grades is important to me, but it’s also important to my parents. I did the assignment, and rewarded myself with the satisfaction of completing it. The feeling that you get when you do something correct is too hard to pass up. That is why having the
Everyone should be themselves all the time because it makes them unique. Many ask, what’s so great about being different? Others would say individuality is an important characteristic. As an illustration, I met a girl who wanted to change who she was so others would like her. She tried very hard to make friends, but it didn’t work. Alas, she grew tired of being something that she’s not and went back to her old self. When she accepted the fact the she was not like her classmates, other things began to come to mind. She didn’t care what others thought of her, and actually started to make some friends. Today, that girl is still happy; while, she is still being herself. It’s important to remember that you don’t have to change yourself to impress