Mark Twain’s quote, “It [is] not best that we should all think alike; it is difference of opinion that makes horse-races,” suggests that one should not base their opinions on others’ opinions. Each individual should think for themselves and judge things based on their own criteria. If everyone thought the same then there would not be any diversity. This diversity in opinion is crucial for our society to progress. This quote also encourages individuals to speak their mind and not feel embarrassed or insecure about their opinions.
“In American Literary Masterpieces your viewpoint about any given work is the important thing. I don’t care if you ever know what I think about any poem, play, short story or novel. I don’t care if you ever know what I think about any poem, play, short story or novel. I don’t care if you ever know what I think about any poem, play, short story or novel. You get the point.” This quote by Hubbard emphasizes the fact that his opinion about any literary masterpiece does not matter and that the only thing that students should focus on is their own thoughts and expressing them clearly. Hubbard does not intend to sway one’s views, he encourages students to think for themselves and confidently present their opinions to others. Students should not worry if their opinions coincide with Hubbard’s. His opinion is …show more content…
He believes that one should live a simple life. People should not get caught up in the little things or focus on materialistic things. Sometimes people need to distance themselves from society and other materialistic distractions and get in touch with nature and their inner selves. Often times people get caught up in life and need to be “brought back to earth.” By giving up materialistic possessions and getting in touch with nature, one can find their true identity and live life to the
“In American Literary Masterpieces your viewpoint about any given work is the important thing. I don’t care if you ever know what I think about any poem, play, short story or novel. I don’t care if you ever know what I think about any poem, play, short story or novel. I don’t care if you ever know what I think about any poem, play, short story or novel. You get the point.” This quote by Hubbard emphasizes the fact that his opinion about any literary masterpiece does not matter and that the only thing that students should focus on is their own thoughts and expressing them clearly. Hubbard does not intend to sway one’s views, he encourages students to think for themselves and confidently present their opinions to others. Students should not worry if their opinions coincide with Hubbard’s. His opinion is …show more content…
He believes that one should live a simple life. People should not get caught up in the little things or focus on materialistic things. Sometimes people need to distance themselves from society and other materialistic distractions and get in touch with nature and their inner selves. Often times people get caught up in life and need to be “brought back to earth.” By giving up materialistic possessions and getting in touch with nature, one can find their true identity and live life to the