Self Reliance

I must be myself.

I will not hide my tastes or aversions. I will so trust that which is deep and holy, that I will do strongly before the the sun and the moon only whatever rejoices me, and the heart apoints.

If you are noble, I will love you: if you are not, I will not hurt you and myself by hypocritical attentions. If you are true , but not in the same truth as me, cleave to your companions: I will seek my own. I do this not selfishly, but humbly and truly.

It is alike your interests and mine and all mens, however long we have dealt in lies, to live in truth.

Emerson.
"Self Reliance"