About Henry David Thoreau
Henry David Thoreau (July 12, 1817 – May 6, 1862) was an American naturalist, essayist, poet, and philosopher. A leading transcendentalist, he is best known for his book Walden, a reflection upon simple living in natural surroundings, and his essay "Civil Disobedience" (originally published as "Resistance to Civil Government"), an...
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If at first you don't succeed, find out if the loser gets anything.
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I don't know the key to success, but the key to failure is trying to please everybody.
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You may be disappointed if you fail, but you are doomed if you don't try.