Assess the reasoning behind Thoreou's quote of "simplicity, simplicity, simplicity."

In
understanding the America of Thoreau's time, I think that one can see much in way of relevance
regarding his belief of "simplicity, simplicity, simplicity."  Thoreau keenly
understood that commercialism and industrialization was taking a hold of America.  The building
of the railroads and the desire to gain and consolidate wealth made that which is unreal as
real.  It also helped to make that which should be real as viewed unreal.  For
Thoreau,...