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Essay / Ralph Waldo Emerson's Analysis of Autonomy - 2256
Emerson writes: “I suppose no man can violate his nature. » Given this, people should not establish a comfortable routine in which the same tasks and chores are performed for meaningless purposes. Emerson also writes: “Hobgoblin spirits are insane consistency. » Consistency is a relegation to insignificance. Opportunities to expand the mind are lost. Ultimately, if people cannot break out of established boundaries, their lives will not change and nothing will differentiate them from the population. To quote the brilliant 20th century scientist Albert Einstein, “Insanity: doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results.” » Such a person linked to coherence has no more value than an insect whose sole function is to live a non-sentient existence and reproduce by chance.