Based on his transcendental beliefs and "Civil Disobedience," it is most reasonable to assume that Thoreau

In “Civil Disobedience,” Thoreau argues that people should not let the government override their moral judgment. His transcendental beliefs also emphasize the importance of individual conscience and personal principles. So he believed following his conscience was more important than following the law; this does not mean he rejected every law or wanted to withdraw from society entirely.

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