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Morning work! By the blushes of Aurora and the music of Memnon, what should be man's morning work in this world?
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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Is the babe young? When I behold it, it seems more venerable than the oldest man.
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A name pronounced is the recognition of the individual to whom it belongs. He who can pronounce my name aright, he can call me, and is entitled to my love and service.
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...how deep the ruts of tradition and conformity!
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My friend is one... who take me for what I am.
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God is alone,-but the devil, he is far from being alone he sees a great deal of company he is legion.
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