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After all, I believe it is the style of thought entirely, and the style of expression, which makes the difference in books.
Henry David Thoreau
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Henry David Thoreau
Age: 44 †
Born: 1817
Born: July 12
Died: 1862
Died: May 6
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I think that Nature meant kindly when she made our brothers few. However, my voice is still for peace.
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