In the essay 'Self-Reliance', Emerson asserts that 'Whoso would be a man must be a ______.'
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Correct answer: Nonconformist
Emerson argues that individuals must trust their own inner voice above the pressures of society. He believes that following one's own truth is the highest form of integrity, even if it contradicts social norms.
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