"Shallow men believe in luck. Strong men believe in cause and effect." ― Ralph Waldo Emerson Strong Men From Ralph Waldo Emerson Philosopher Added on 1/23/2025 About Ralph Waldo Emerson Ralph Waldo Emerson was an American essayist, lecturer, and philosopher, and a leading voice of New England Transcendentalism. His works, including Nature and Self-Reliance, influenced American literature and modern thought. Born: 1803-05-25 Died: 1882-01-01 View all quotes from Ralph Waldo Emerson