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Ralph Waldo Emerson：Trust Thyself
Ralph Waldo Emerson《Essays: First Series》· Self-Reliance · Character · Philosophy · Decision · Growth
Trust thyself: every heart vibrates to that iron string.
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Locator：Essays: First Series, Self-Reliance · Verified：2026-10-19 · Verification：Public-domain translation
Reading
Trust your own judgment; every heart responds to that iron string.
Context
From Emerson's 'Self-Reliance'. He rejects handing judgment over to custom and other people, arguing that originality comes from trusting one's own inner voice.
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