Timothy Lynch English-Essay 11/3/1999 Transcendentalism is a formidable term describing the movement in American Culture that energized much of the literature of the nineteenth century. To “transcend” something is to rise above it, to pass beyond its limits. In other words, the spiritual life is more important that the material life. Characteristics of transcendentalism are some of the following: the most fundamental truths about life and death can be reached only by going beyond the senses …showed first 75 words of 1351 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1351 total…they are. Thus, the KKK members are showing they are foolish or mindless consistency. Through traditions that have forgotten meanings, being stubborn, and having a non-willingness to accept new culture and changes, I hope I have given adequate reasons to as why I agree with this statement, “A foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds, adored by little statesmen and philosophers and Devin’s. With consistency a great soul has simply nothing to do.”