Question

In "Life without Principle," Thoreau writes, "I would have had him deal with his privatest experience, as the poet does." What does this statement mean

Answer 1

Answer:

People should speak from their hearts and say what's on their minds.

Explanation:

'Life Without Principle' is an essay penned by Henry Thoreau. The essay speaks about the liberty in expressing the viewpoints.

In the statement stated above, Thoreau wants to convey that a person should be open about their thoughts and ideas just as a poet is.

A poet speaks clearly about his thoughts and ideas that can be seen in their poems and works.

So, Thoreau wants to say that just as a poet is open about his/her thoughts, a person also should be.