Apocryphal story
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The apocryphal story of Thoreau and Emerson at the jail is a well-known narrative that illustrates their philosophical differences. Emerson, visiting Thoreau in jail for protesting the Mexican War, supposedly asked, "Henry, what are you doing inside?" to which Thoreau allegedly responded, "Waldo, why are you outside?" Though this exchange likely didn't happen, it emphasizes Thoreau's commitment to living a life of integrity and challenging societal norms, as discussed in the by and 1.
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