A man's life is like a drop of dew on a leaf - Socrates

Thursday, January 1, 2009

Thursday Thought with Thoreau. . .

Each Thursday I'll be reflecting on a quote from Thoreau. Why Thoreau? Why not? I find his reflections as a falling leaf remarkable. The quotes will come from any of his works, although I will initially focus on Walden and Civil Disobedience. I hope you will enjoy . . .

"I should not talk so much about myself if there were any body else whom I knew as well." Walden

Nate Note

Some might view this as the statement of a narcissist. I ask, how well do I know myself. . . my thoughts. . . my needs, wants, ambitions, dreams. . . I don't think this should become all consuming and at the expense of others - however, do I really know myself?

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