Henry David ThoreauHenry David Thoreau, (1817-1862) American author, poet, philosopher, polymath, abolitionist, naturalist, tax resister, development critic, surveyor, historian, and transcendentalist

Henry David Thoreau Quote

“When will the world learn that a million men are of no importance compared with one man?”

Henry David ThoreauHenry David Thoreau
~ Henry David Thoreau
(1817-1862) American author, poet, philosopher, polymath, abolitionist, naturalist, tax resister, development critic, surveyor, historian, and transcendentalist

Individual Rights , Self-Determination , Liberty , Responsibility , Free Thought , Sovereignty

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Ronw13, Oregon
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Ronw13, Oregon    12/19/16

Considered in the light of the Electoral college today. Fits very well. democrats are still scratching their heads on that one.

Jim K, Austin
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Jim K, Austin    12/19/16

Ron13 summed it up well.

Patrick Henry, Red Hill
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Patrick Henry, Red Hill    12/19/16

Civilization begins with a single individual.

Objectively, among societies, the most consistently successful ones are those in which the singularity of the dignity of the individuality of the individual is acknowledged and honored.

E Archer, NYC
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E Archer, NYC    12/21/16

Love it!

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