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Ralph Waldo Emerson

Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.

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Ralph Waldo Emerson is encouraging people to choose original and unconventional routes in life rather than following what others have already done. By doing this, you create new opportunities and set an example for others to follow.

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