Men profess to be lovers of music, but for the mos · Henry David Thoreau — Escritas.org

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Men profess to be lovers of music, but for the most part they give no evidence in their opinions and lives that they have heard it. It would not leave them narrow-minded and bigoted.

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If you can't convince them, confuse them.

Harry S. Truman To the mean all becomes mean.

Friedrich Nietzsche Ninety percent of the politicians give the other ten percent a bad reputation.

Henry Kissinger Never ruin an apology with an excuse

Benjamin Franklin

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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.