Henry David Thoreau was an American philosopher and writer most famous for his work, Walden.
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Henry David ThoreauHenry David Thoreau (1817-1862) was an American philosopher and writer. He is most famous for his work, Walden, the chronicle of his 2 year, 2 month, and 2 day stay at Walden Pond in a cabin he had built from his own hands. He went in search of simplicity and revelation following the death of his brother, John Jr. Thoreau was 28 years old when he took up this quest on July 4, 1845. Random Quote from Henry David Thoreau"A wise man will not leave the right to the mercy of chance, nor wish it to prevail through the power of the majority. There is but little virtue in the action of masses of men." Search the Database for QuotesQuotes by Henry David ThoreauOnline Resources
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