Sow a thought and you reap an action; sow an act and you reap a habit; sow a habit and you reap a character; sow a character and you reap a destiny.

Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803–1882) was an American essayist, poet, and philosopher. Emerson is known as one of the leaders of the transcendentalist movement, which reached its height in mid-nineteenth century New England. With its emphasis on the dignity of the individual, equality, hard work, and respect for nature, Emerson’s work remains influential and pertinent to this day.