In his essay 'Self-Reliance,' Ralph Waldo Emerson famously stated that 'Whoso would be a man must be a ______.'
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Correct answer: Nonconformist
Emerson emphasized the importance of individual integrity and the danger of following social customs blindly. He believed that true character is found by trusting one's inner voice over the opinions of the 'mob'.
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