EMERSON, RALPH WALDO

(1803–1882) one of American's most influential authors and thinkers, also a minister and noted lecturer. —Have You Lived Before This Life? Glossary. Final approval circa 19/9/89

(1803–1882) American philosopher, essayist and poet. In 1841 he began writing different series of essays and in one entitled "Compensation," he stated, "Every sweet has its sour; every evil its good," and "For every thing you have missed, you have gained something else; and for every thing you gain, you lose something else." Well, this is shades of Ralph Waldo Emerson. Nearly everybody has this "compensation phobia."(1803–1882) one of American's most influential authors and thinkers, also a minister and noted lecturer.