Self Reliance and Other Essays

How do Proverbs 3:5 and Jeremiah 17:9 refute Emerson's idea of self-trust?

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Proverbs 3:5 "lean not on your own understanding" refutes Emerson's claim because it tells us to trust others..... namely, God.

Jeremiah 17:9 states that the heart is wicked and deceitful.... selfish, thus, following our hearts is a selfish and misguided act.

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