The Conduct of Life is a collection of essays by Ralph Waldo Emerson. In this volume, Emerson sets out to answer "the question of the times:" "How shall I live?". It is composed of nine essays, each preceded by a poem. These nine essays are largely based on lectures Emerson held throughout the country.

Contents:

Fate

Power

Wealth

Culture

Behavior

Worship

Considerations by the Way

Beauty

Illusions