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American transcendentalist Ralph Waldo Emerson further advocated for individualism in his essay Self-Reliance, urging people to cultivate trust in their inner voice rather than yield to collective judgments. For Emerson, conformity was analogous to the death of one’s individuality; he passionately encouraged individuals to harness their unique insights and experiences as guiding forces in their lives.
He reminded us that true strength is not derived from fluctuating opinions but from an unwavering commitment to one’s path.