However, his opinion changes when he observes the end result of the labor - a piece of meaningless yard art. Thoreau asserts that he requires no direction from the "police of meaningless labor" in determining how to spend his time.
However, his point of view shifts when he observes the outcome of his labor - an inconsequential piece of art. Thoreau asserts that he requires no direction from the "controllers of pointless endeavor" in determining how to spend his time.