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