Black t-shirt, front: “To be great is to be misunderstood.” Emerson, MIS—UNDER—STOOD. broken across three lines.

To Be Great Is to Be Misunderstood — Ralph Waldo Emerson Quote T-Shirt

$32.00

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Fit & Fabric

Our shirts are cut differently from style to style, so check this chart before you order. All measurements are in inches, taken laid flat.

Size	Chest width	Length
XS	16½	27
S	18	28
M	20	29
L	22	30
XL	24	31
2XL	26	32

How to measure: Lay a tee you like flat. Measure straight across the chest, armpit to armpit. Pick the size with the closest chest width. Length runs from the top of the shoulder to the hem.

Fabric: 100% combed, ring-spun cotton, 4.2 oz per square yard. Lightweight and pre-shrunk.

Care: Wash inside out in cold water. Tumble dry low or hang dry. Don't iron the print. Don't bleach or dry clean.

Each piece can differ from the chart by up to 2 inches.

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Your family still asks when you'll get a real job. The business is four years old.

"To be great is to be misunderstood."
— Ralph Waldo Emerson
"Self-Reliance," Essays: First Series, 1841. We check every line against a primary source.

Emerson opens with a question: "Is it so bad, then, to be misunderstood?" This line is his answer.

Wear it home for the holidays.

Read the full story behind this quote: The Man Behind the Man at Walden Pond.

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To Be Great Is to Be Misunderstood — Ralph Waldo Emerson Quote T-Shirt

$32.00