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We are always paid for our suspicion by finding what we suspect.

We are always paid for our suspicion by finding what we suspect.

by Henry David Thoreau Found in: Suspicion Quotes,
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What does education often do? It makes a straight cut ditch of a free meandering brook.

What does education often do? It makes a straight cut ditch of a free meandering brook.

by Henry David Thoreau Found in: Education Quotes,
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Most of the luxuries, and many of the so-called comforts of life, are not only indispensable, but positive hindrances to read more

Most of the luxuries, and many of the so-called comforts of life, are not only indispensable, but positive hindrances to the elevation of mankind.

by Henry David Thoreau Found in: Luxury Quotes,
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I have no doubt that it is a part of the destiny of the human race, in its gradual improvement, read more

I have no doubt that it is a part of the destiny of the human race, in its gradual improvement, to leave off eating animals, as surely as the savage tribes have left off eating each other when they came in contact with the more civilized.

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I have heard of a dog that barked at every stranger who approached his master's premises with clothes on, but read more

I have heard of a dog that barked at every stranger who approached his master's premises with clothes on, but was easily quieted by a naked thief

by Henry David Thoreau Found in: Pets Quotes,
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