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.
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.