Question

Which line from "Civil Disobedience" by Henry David Thoreau may have influenced John Lewis's beliefs?

Answer 1

I think sometimes, Why, this people mean well; they are only ignorant; they would do better if they knew how: why give your neighbors this pain to treat you as they are not inclined to?

It was formerly the custom in our village, when a poor debtor came out of jail, for his acquaintances to salute him, looking through their fingers, which were crossed to represent the grating of a jail window, "How do ye do?"

I have never declined paying the highway tax, because I am as desirous of being a good neighbor as I am of being a bad subject; and as for supporting schools, I am doing my part to educate my fellow-countrymen now.

If others pay the tax which is demanded of me, from a sympathy with the State, they do but what they have already done in their own case, or rather they abet injustice to a greater extent than the State requires.

I asked him in my turn how he came there, presuming him to be an honest man, of course; and, as the world goes, I believe he was.

Answer 2

This is a bit hard for me get a grasp around because I've never read Civil Disobedience. :/
Out of curiosity, would you say that these lines are John Lewis speaking? Or are they something else? I'm a tad confused.

Answer 3

im not sure because I've never read it either

Answer 4

Lemme re-read it and think it over. This is weird. xD

Answer 5

ok

Answer 6

Welp, I'd go for A because it sounds like its something that would change someone's beliefs. Like it reads as though it were a piece of advice that could change someone's mind. Thats honestly the best I can do. :/

Answer 7

i thank your right thats probably the one i would pick if i was not able to get help

Answer 8

I really hope its right! :) If it isn't, you can beat me up for it later xD

Answer 9

naw ur good i won't beat u up

Answer 10

Thank you ^.^