I don’t want to be a critic of the world. I want to encourage it.

Charlotte Eriksson
About This Quote

This quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson is one of the most inspiring. While it seems counter-intuitive to write a book about the flaws of the world, it is part of how people make their mark on the world. The purpose of critique is to create something better, not just to speak ill of others. This quote shows that there is always room for improvement in the world, and that people should never give up on their ideas, regardless of how they are received.

Source: Another Vagabond Lost To Love: Berlin Stories On Leaving & Arriving

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