Pragmatism 3 Migration 1 Asking for help 1 Survival 7 Poverty 6 Material security 2 Necessity 4 Independence 29 Work 4 Industry 17 Hunger 1 Initiative 18 Effort 16 Providence 2 Responsibility 27 Standards 1 Business 1 Diligence 14 Livelihood 1 Attention 11 Resourcefulness 1 Practical judgement 6 Adaptability 6 Resilience 28 Persistence 18 Political determination 1 Retirement 1 Humour 6 1945 general election 2 Marriage 6 Individuality 13 Relationships 8 Books 10 Reading 14 Intellectual independence 3 Inspiration 3 Original thought 1 Personal agency 5 Transcendentalism 32 Experience 28 Practical knowledge 4 Observation 17 Scholarship 3 Character 20 Intellect 4 Integrity 19 Action 21 Human potential 10 Opportunity 14 Agency 9 Present moment 4 Purpose 30 Originality 9 Imitation 3 Authenticity 8 Consistency 9 Independent thought 8 Nonconformity 14 Intellectual flexibility 3 Self-trust 7 Conviction 5 Inner peace 2 Principles 3 Moral conviction 2 Independent judgement 7 Genius 4 Envy 3 Personal development 4 Social pressure 6 Inner conviction 3 Public opinion 5 Adaptation 17 Nature 20 Duty 11 Moral autonomy 1 Moral courage 5 Individual talent 2 Vocation 4 Divine guidance 1 Public approval 1 Simplicity 24 Capability 6 Practice 3 Self-respect 4 Friendship 16 Priorities 8 Personal direction 2 Talent 5 Inner strength 1 Individual liberty 3 Resistance 7 Conscience 12 State authority 1 Perception 20 Material needs 2 Inner freedom 1 Acceptance 5 Perspective 18 Deliberate living 3 Material restraint 2 Practical wisdom 5 Strength 1 Wilderness 5 American culture 1 Sincerity 5 Mutual respect 3 Power 10 Energy 2 Practical ability 1 Human capacity 2 Wealth 13 Property 5 Labour 4 Economic independence 2 Simple living 4 Walden Pond 2