“The mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation.” Thoreau lived by the idea of individualism and stated that the common man’s mainstream pursuit of happiness was not going to get him anywhere. He believed in the value of solitude in nature, finding that it gave him greater pleasure. Thoreau thought that other than being surrounded by the business of “regular” life, a person would reach greater potential by being in solitude (11). In the picture the contentedness of Thoreau living in solitude is contrasted with the other members of society who are among each other’s company.
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