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Quote of the Day by Henry David Thoreau, “Do not be too moral. You may cheat..'

The Times of India 20 Mar 2026
Henry David Thoreau was an American writer, philosopher, and naturalist ... Thoreau was born on July 12, 1817, in Concord, Massachusetts, to a family that wasn't very wealthy ... Emerson pushed Thoreau to write and helped him grow as a thinker.
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An Introvert’s Field Guide to Friendship: Thoreau on the Challenges and Rewards of Candid Connection

Brainpickings 10 Mar 2026
Henry David Thoreau (Daguerreotype by Benjamin D ... Like all unusual people, Thoreau had a hard time connecting. In a desponded diary entry from his mid-thirties, found in The Journal of Henry David Thoreau, 1837–1861 (public library), he writes..
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Quote of the Day by Henry David Thoreau: ‘Could a greater miracle take place than ...

The Economic Times 14 Feb 2026
Quote of the day by Henry David Thoreau captures this dual commitment. It suggests that personal insight and societal reform are intertwined, each dependent on the willingness to understand others ... .
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On Language: Thoreau, then and now

Traverse City Record-Eagle 14 Feb 2026
I am a news junkie and a word person, a combination that explains what I am writing now. As for the first, I recall making sure during the turbulent ‘60s to be in my house in time to watch the ... .
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The Antidote to Despair

Dissident Voice 14 Feb 2026
In 1849, Henry David Thoreau published an essay of historical significance ... Thoreau was jailed for refusing to pay his poll taxes because he saw that they supported the institution of slavery in the war with Mexico.
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I Had Buyer’s Remorse. It Almost Ended My Marriage.

New York Times 13 Feb 2026
When you can’t agree on the right city to live in, home can be more hell than haven ... .
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Quote of the day by American philosopher Henry David Thoreau: 'There is no remedy for ...

The Economic Times 12 Feb 2026
Henry David Thoreau's timeless words offer a perspective on love. He believed that facing love's difficulties requires embracing it further. This Valentine's Week, his message encourages courage. Read on! ... .
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