This photo and quote are an encapsulation of the American spirit. This picture glorifies the beauty of nature and sparks the desire to explore that is the backbone of early Americans. It also shows the beauty of nature and pulls at the inner desire to discover it in a deeper sense. The path represents exploration and moving forward to better understand nature. The quote exemplifies the transcendental spirit of finding your way.

    I chose this quote and photo because it really embodies the American spirit of adventure and exploration and the transcendentalist spirit of transcending beyond the industrial world in order to experience nature.The transcendental movement was about exploring the land as well as the inner self.  This quote sort of relates back to manifest destiny, as Americans beleived it was their duty to forge on and discover new lands. Like that idea, Emerson urges people to go out into the unknown and forge a path or others.