Third Tenet of Transcendentalism: Free Thought
The third tenet of Transcendentalism is free thought. Free thought is to have individuality. Respect others opinions and beliefs but also have belief in yourself. Don't be afraid to speak and say what you think.
"It takes two to speak the truth one to speak and the other to hear"
-Henry David Thoreau
My opinion on free thought is to always say your opinion weather to others its wrong you know it is right for you. Never be afraid. The reason why i picked the picture was because sometimes saying what you think can cause an argument with someone who may think the complete opposite. So always be prepared to what free thoughts can lead to. Also the reason why i picked the quote by Thoreau was because I actually believe it is true. there is always one truth said by a person in a conversation.
Jackie, I think you explained free thought in a perfect way. I like what you said about, no matter if others don't agree with what your saying or believe in what your saying that it is alright. We are able to say and think how we want, and it all comes down to having the freedom of speech I think.
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