What would a 21st century Emerson have to say about the same topic?

After reading the American scholar, i would think that the ways of thinking between the two time periods are actually quite similar.  I believe they are actually quite similar because, according to Emerson, "He who has put forth his total strength in fit actions, has the richest return of wisdom." Emerson basically states that what a person puts into their work will get an equal amount of knowledge or reward.  Emerson states in his speech that "In its grub state, it cannot fly, it cannot shine, it is a dull grub.  But suddenly, without observation, the selfsame thing unfurls beautiful wings, and is an angel of wisdom."  This quote implies that basically a person needs time to gain the knowledge that they need to succeed.  Basically going with the principle of a child maturing into an adult.