Misunderstood
...t one isn’t; if someone tries to imitate other people, they will eventually forget who they really are. He also was a strong believer in self-trust. Below, are great examples of two other misunderstood beings that Emerson suggested. Greek philosopher, mathematician, and founder of the Pythagorean brotherhood, Pythagoras formulated principles that influenced and greatly contributed to the development of mathematics. Because Pythagoras preferred oral instruction, it was difficult for his disciples, or followers, to understand his more difficult theories. Pythagoras repetitively proved his theories correct until they were named theorems. Persistency is the key; Pythagoras never gave up. By doing so, he left a mark in history and is still remembered today. In his use of critical reasoning, by his commitment to truth, fifth-century Athenian Socrates set the standar...