Thoreau similarities to Yeats

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…use of vivid colors and calm sounds help the reader yearn for such an experience with nature as well. Both know how beautiful and serene a life in nature can be, for it is a break from the struggles of life. Simplicity brings wisdom. The next time one finds themselves on a road, with cars zooming by at full speed in all directions, listen closely, and the waves of a nearby shore can be heard.