Walden

“This above all: To thine own self be true.”

This quote isn't Thoreau’s. Knowing his ideas, explain why Thoreau would or would not agree. Be sure to make it clear what you think Thoreau’s stance would be by writing “Agree” or “Disagree” at the beginning of each response.

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It's actually from Polonius (Hamlet Act 1, scene 3, 78–82) but hey, it works for Thoreau too! Yes, Thoreau would totally be into this. He believed in the self as the ultimate moralizer. He felt that one's individual honour and value system was much more important than sanctioned morality of laws and government.

It's actually from Polonius (Hamlet Act 1, scene 3, 78–82) but hey, it works for Thoreau too! Yes, Thoreau would totally be into this. He believed in the self as the ultimate moralizer. He felt that one's individual honour and value system was much more important than sanctioned morality of laws and government.

It's actually from Polonius (Hamlet Act 1, scene 3, 78–82) but hey, it works for Thoreau too! Yes, Thoreau would totally be into this. He believed in the self as the ultimate moralizer. He felt that one's individual honour and value system was much more important than sanctioned morality of laws and government