Date: August 31, 1837
"But for the evidence thence afforded to the philosophical doctrine of the identity of all minds, we should suppose some preestablished harmony, some foresight of souls that were to be, and some preparation of stores for their future wants, like the fact observed in insects, who lay up food befor...
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Date: 1854
"Snipes and woodcocks also may afford rare sport; but I trust it would be nobler game to shoot one’s self."
preview | full record— Henry David Thoreau (1817-1862)
Date: 1854
"Patriotism is a maggot in their heads."
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