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Deliberate Living
- Thoreau worried about realizing too late in life that he hadn't truly lived.
- He believed that deliberate living was key to avoiding this regret.
Individuality vs. Conformity
- Thoreau questioned societal norms and often disagreed with the majority.
- He prioritized individual conscience over conformity.
Emerson's Influence
- Emerson's "Self-Reliance" influenced Thoreau, emphasizing individuality over imitation.
- Transcendentalism inspired Thoreau's pursuit of personal truth.