please explain it literally and figuratively..I have to do an essay describing it and also giving my opinion and stuff..thank youu
"our life is frittered away by detail"
-Henry David Thoreau
and this poem:
"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
THANKS!
2007-12-03 14:41:43 · 4 answers · asked by confuseddd123 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Quotations
The first one i think its means that our time is wasted on sweating the small stuff, This could include the idea that we don't really live in the moment because we are so concerned with the insignificant stuff
The poem I believe simply means that we shouldn't judge people by how they live their lives especially if its not the norm and we should respect the differences
2007-12-03 14:50:17 · answer #1 · answered by mcturtlegirl 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well grasshopper, what does it mean to YOU?
One may render an answer based upon interpretation of the words, so how do YOU interpret them?
1. Answers become elusive when we seek them and clouded by inner conflict
2. Again, interpretation. Let the individual be the individual and find their own answers.
3. Do not allow the little things block the path of least resistance and follow your own heart for your own answers.
This is how we evolve as individuals and grow as societies.
2007-12-03 15:04:45 · answer #2 · answered by Rev. Dr.Mysticfogg 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For the quote; Daily chores and activities have divulge the beauty of our relationship for happiness.
For the poem; Community is more detailed in individuality.
2007-12-03 14:52:35 · answer #3 · answered by wacky_racer 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
We spend our time on trivial things that don't matter when we should be looking at the big picture.
Everyone has their own goals and priorities and should therefore not be judged against anyone else's.
2007-12-03 14:50:25 · answer #4 · answered by John 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋