Thoreau

  Thoreau stands out because of his stance on whether to put yourself before others or not. He shows his colors by making the argument that caring about oneself is beneficial to society, which in some ways can be true. For instance, if you do a good job and everyone else thinks the same way, more positive outcomes will occur. I've always been taught to put others before myself no matter what. This allows for a more verbal and helpful community, rather than a community fixated on what they have to do themselves.