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Almost any man knows how to earn money, but not one in a million knows how to spend it. If he had known so much as this, he would never have earned it.

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When it is a question of money, everybody is of the same religion.

Voltaire He who has never learned to obey cannot be a good commander.

Aristóteles Pessimist: One who, when he has the choice of two evils, chooses both.

Oscar Wilde Life is a tragedy when seen in close-up, but a comedy in long-shot.

Charles Chaplin

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Henry David Thoreau

1817-07-12 — 1862-05-06 · Wheeler-Minot Farmhouse

Henry David Thoreau was a towering figure of American transcendentalism, renowned for his profound connection to nature, his incisive social criticism, and his advocacy for civil disobedience. As an author, philosopher, and naturalist, Thoreau challenged societal norms and championed a life of simplicity, self-reliance, and deliberate living. His seminal work, 'Walden,' remains a cornerstone of American literature, inspiring readers to re-examine their relationship with the natural world and with society.