The 1st answer
GIDDY UP!!!!!!!!!!!
Answer:
Thoreau is saying that it makes no sense for a simple man, who had nothing to do with the formation of such a beautiful pond, to name the pond. Giving the pond such a simple name as "Flint's Pond" is discrediting all of the beautiful animals and beings who dwell there such as the ducks, the fish, and the beautiful flowers. The pond was named in the selfish thought of money, rather than majesty.
It means people perceived him as great although it depends on the character you ask if that’s what they believed. i believe gatsby is great because he was capable of captivating the hearts and attention of so many people when they never knew the real truth about him
