Disciss the following quotation by Henry David Thoreau. What do you think Henry is saying? Do you agree?

Question

The quote is, "If a man does not keep pace with his companions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer. Let him step to the music he hears, however measured or far away."

Can you PLEASE give me 1-2 paragraphs. In the first one, explain the quote, while in the second one say if you agree/disagree. THANKS A LOT.!!!!!!!

Answer 1

That's your assignment, not ours. Take responsibility for your own education.

Answer 2

“If a man does not keep pace with his companions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer. Let him step to the music which he hears, however measured or far away.” ~ Henry David Thoreau

Here are some others to get you started;

“Music speaks what cannot be expressed, soothes the mind and gives it rest, heals the heart and makes it whole, flows from heaven to the soul.”

“When I hear music, I fear no danger. I am invulnerable. I see no foe. I am related to the earliest times, and to the latest.” ~ HDT

“Not until we are lost do we begin to understand ourselves.” ~ HDT

“It's not what you look at that matters, it's what you see.” ~ HDT

“Music washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.” ~ Berthold Auerbach

“Music is a moral law. It gives soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and charm and gaiety to life and to everything.” ~ Plato

“Music is perpetual, and only the hearing is intermittent.” ~ HDT

“Words make you think a thought. Music makes you feel a feeling. A song makes you feel a thought.”~ E.Y. YARBURGH

“I've never known a musician who regretted being one. Whatever deceptions life may have in store for you, music itself is not going to let you down.” ~ Virgil Thomson

“Do not worry if you have built your castles in the air. They are where they should be. Now put the foundations under them.” HDT

“Most people live and die with their music still unplayed. They never dare to try.” ~ Mary Kay Ashe

“When the music changes, so does the dance”

Answer 3

Let me translate: "If a dude isn't acting just like his friends, maybe it's cuz he's doesn't listen to the same kind of music, y'know, like, maybe they like punk and he doesn't. So what? The dude should dance to whatever music he likes, whether it's goth or country or that Euro dance stuff."

That's a metaphor for being yourself, being independent, going your own way. Now go write two paragraphs about it!! Should be easy peasy. Especially if the second paragraph is YOUR OWN OPINION. Don't have us tell you what to think... how ironic.

Answer 4

Thoreau is promoting individualism and discouraging conformity. If one's heart calls him to do something different or unusual, Thoreau urges him to follow that.
I agree that we should follow the path that God has prepared for us to take, even if it is not what conventional wisdom calls for. Seeking and following God's will must be paramount.

Answer 5

The answer is. You must hear a different drummer and want to pursue that end while others labor in your stead.

Answer 6

I have a feeling that Thoreau would not like for us to do your homework. He was an honest man.