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Thoreau Synthesis Essay

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In this section Thoreau makes a conclusion to the book; he stresses the importance of knowing yourself. He stated that “truth means more than love, than money, than fame. He also advised that if you want to travel, you should explore yourself. He stated that “the world of nature is but a means of inspiration for us to know ourselves.” He also believed that “it is the interpretation of nature by man, and what it symbolizes in the higher spiritual world that is important to the transcendentalists.” Thoreau used his writing to show people what is possible, and to inspire them to find their own paths; to walk to a different drummer, rather than all being alike. We do not need many materialistic objects to live well, as long as you live a life

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