Henry David Thoreau often referred to resignation as accepting one's circumstances with peace and contentment, giving up resistance to fate or events beyond one's control. Resignation for Thoreau was a form of surrendering to the natural flow of life, embracing simplicity and finding contentment in the present moment.
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That individuals must judge right and wrong for themselves
Henry David Thoreau was a famous American author. He said that people live meanly like ants meaning that they don't think about others.
This passage from Walden by Henry David Thoreau suggests that we only truly experience and appreciate the opportunities and possibilities each day has to offer if we are fully present and aware in the moment. Thoreau emphasizes the importance of being mindful and engaged with our surroundings to make the most of each day.
Thoreau is suggesting that he did not want to accept things as they were without taking action or trying to change them. He did not want to simply endure his circumstances with resignation but instead wanted to live deliberately and purposefully.
This quote by Henry David Thoreau suggests that some people may choose to follow a different path in life because they are unique individuals with their own beliefs and values. They may hear a different "drummer," or inner calling, that guides them in a different direction from their peers. Thoreau encourages embracing one's individuality and not feeling pressured to conform to societal norms.
This is NOT a professional answer, but in my opinion, what Henry David Thoreau meant when he said that is: If you are good to people, it will never backfire in a negative way. If you invest yourself in something good, it will never fail.
That the government is a toy that the people play with
Thoreau argues that politicians go with the majority of the people whether it is the just thing to do. He says that even though an issue has a majority, it doesn't mean that the majority is right. Thoreau's view is that a just politician rely on his morals and conscience and do what is right for each individual rather than going with an incorrect majority.
In this passage, Thoreau is encouraging readers to simplify their lives and focus on what is truly essential. By driving life into a corner and reducing it to its lowest terms, he suggests cutting out unnecessary distractions and complexities in order to find meaning and clarity in the simplest aspects of life.
That the army is one part of the government
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