Quote of the day by Ralph Waldo Emerson : People often believe that a change of scenery will bring a change in how they feel. Whether it's planning a long-awaited vacation, moving to a new city, or chasing the next big milestone, many hope that happiness and beauty are waiting just beyond the horizon. While new experiences can be enriching, they do not always create the sense of fulfillment people expect. The reason, according to American philosopher and essayist Ralph Waldo Emerson, is that our ability to appreciate the world depends as much on our inner outlook as it does on the places we visit.