- Thoreau, Henry David. Civil Disobedience. : , 1849.
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According to Thoreau, we must heed our conscience.
“I think we should be men first, and subjects afterward.”
In terms of Washington and Franklin, Thoreau's allusion speaks to the bravery and courage of the Founders.... their purpose, their spirit, and their willingness to act. In doing this, Thoreau is making a criticism of some of his peers.... noting...
Petitioning the government is useless because it does not always result in action.