Thoreau's writings are very straight forward and clear in what he means. In his writing, it says " Shams and delusions are esteemed for the soundest of truths, while reality is fabulous. If men would steadily observe realities only, and not allow themselves to be deluded..." Thoreau seems to be a realistic individual who believes that one should not distract themselves from the bigger picture of life. At least for me, it is a struggle to keep focus on the more important aspects of life. For example, when I should be doing homework or studying, I usually end up watching TV or hanging out with friends. I would probably cause Thoreau a migraine with how much I let my mind become "deluded" with unrealistic things.
"Children who play life, discern its true law and relations more clearly than men, who fail to live worthily, but who think they are wiser by experience, that is, by failure." It is true that children can resolve difficult issues much easier than adults can. If two children are having issues on lending something to each other, they might settle it by trading that item for one of equal value or swear a pinky promise. On the other hand, adults would go into liability, insurance, contracts, etc...all for one item they are lending.
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