To be a philosopher is not merely to have subtle thoughts, nor even to found a school, but so to lov...

To be a philosopher is not merely to have subtle thoughts, nor even to found a school, but so to love wisdom as to live according to its dictates, a life of simplicity, independence, magnanimity and trust.

Henry David Thoreau

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Henry David Thoreau

1817-1862 American poet, essayist, naturalist, and abolitionist

July 12th, 1817 - May 6th, 1862

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