Which best describes emerson’s central message to his contemporaries in "self-reliance"?

a) one must conform in order to survive in the world.
b) one should follow one’s conscience instead of what others dictate.
c) one must limit one’s communication with people in the community.
d) one should work to improve society for future generations.

B) One should follow one’s conscience instead of what others dictate.

In "Self-Reliance," Emerson discusses the importance of individuality. He argues that it is very valuable for a person to follow what he believes in, instead of doing what others dictate. He believes that attaining self-sufficiency and independence is extremely important for people, and that this is what we should encourage, as opposed to conformity and social rules.

a pirate walks into a bar with a steering wheel sticking out of his pants.

bartender: isn't that uncomfortable?

pirate: arrgh! it's drivin' me nuts!

sir, we have done everything that could be done to avert the storm which is now coming on" is the sentence that best articulates this. then he gives the examples.   mark me brainliest