As never before, he understood the vitality of tradition, the dignity of the worship of what had existed before one's own self had come into being. There was no shame in awe; there was exaltation. (“Cafe Endless: Spring Rain”)

Nancy Holder
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In this quote, Thoreau is illustrating that great things can be achieved when people aren't afraid to be inspired by the older generations. Being inspired by the wisdom of the past is not a bad thing. We must always remember that we are just mere mortals, and we should never forget our place in history. However, there is a fine line between admiration and dependence. It is important to understand that we can be inspired by someone or something without becoming dependent on their ideas and opinions.

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