Question

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emerson says that a man must be a non - conformist. choose evidence that shows emersons reason for being a non - conformist.
○ a. \i am ashamed to think how easily we capitulate to badges and names, to large societies and dead institutions.\
○ b.
othing is at last sacred but the integrity of your own mind.\
○ c. \he who would gather immortal palms must not be hindered by the name of goodness, but must explore if it be goodness.\

Explanation:

Option b directly states Emerson's core rationale for non-conformity: the ultimate sacredness lies in the integrity of one's own mind, which prioritizes individual thought over conforming to external expectations. Option a critiques conformity to external structures but does not state the underlying reason, while option c focuses on questioning perceived goodness rather than the core principle of self-integrity as the basis for non-conformity.

Answer:

b. "Nothing is at last sacred but the integrity of your own mind."