The themes represented in his essay are recurring, and as previously stated, he wrote in an anecdotal account of current feelings. To understand where Emerson is coming from, the reader must understand and interpret the emotional state he was in. In a way I agree with much of Emerson's idea. His idea of ​​being proud of his individuality and the freedom to express his thoughts in their original form is envious. His idea that one shouldn't completely care about the thoughts of others because one doesn't conform to banal ideas is inspiring. However, there are moments of contradictory and idiosyncratic notations in his essay. The reader could argue that Emerson's emotional state influenced his thinking, dragging him into an anti-proverbial and distorted representation of his beliefs. Its separation between individual and society is seemingly strange, as I believe it is human nature to adapt or be accepted so that we can gain comfort and love. «The great man is he who in the midst of the crowd preserves with perfect sweetness the independence of solitude» (Emerson, pp. 5). I believe it is possible to achieve “self-sufficiency” as well as feeling the benefits of external sources. This can be achieved by observing external influences and building on them with your internal sources. Unlike Emerson, who believes that traditional teachings are useless, I see them as a way to do this