We falsely attribute to men a determined character - putting together all their yesterdays - and averaging them - we presume we know them. Pity the man who has character to support - it is worse than a large family - he is the silent poor indeed. -Henry David Thoreau

 

We falsely attribute to men a determined character - putting together all their yesterdays - and averaging them - we presume we know them. Pity the man who has character to support - it is worse than a large family - he is the silent poor indeed.


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This quote is just one of 137 total Henry David Thoreau quotes in our collection. Henry David Thoreau is known for saying 'We falsely attribute to men a determined character - putting together all their yesterdays - and averaging them - we presume we know them. Pity the man who has character to support - it is worse than a large family - he is the silent poor indeed.' as well as some of the following quotes.

Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you've imagined.

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Most people dread finding out when they come to die that they have never really lived.

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As if you could kill time without injuring eternity.

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