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A stereotyped but unconscious despair is concealed even under what are called the games and amusements of mankind.

A stereotyped but unconscious despair is concealed even under what are called the games and amusements of mankind.

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What's the use of a fine house if you haven't got a tolerable planet to put it on?

What's the use of a fine house if you haven't got a tolerable planet to put it on?

by Henry David Thoreau Found in: World Quotes,
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The greatest compliment that was ever paid me was when one asked me what I thought, and attended to my read more

The greatest compliment that was ever paid me was when one asked me what I thought, and attended to my answer. -Henry David Thoreau.

by Henry David Thoreau Found in: Listening Quotes,
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The really efficient laborer will be found not to crowd his day with work, but will saunter to his task read more

The really efficient laborer will be found not to crowd his day with work, but will saunter to his task surrounded by a wide halo of ease and leisure.

by Henry David Thoreau Found in: Leisure Quotes,
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The mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation. What is called resignation is confirmed desperation . . . . read more

The mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation. What is called resignation is confirmed desperation . . . . A stereotyped but unconscious despair is concealed even under what are called the games and amusements of mankind.

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