Quote by Henry David Thoreau

The frontiers are not east or west, north or south, but wherever a man fronts a fact, though that fact be his neighbor, there is an unsettled wilderness between him and Canada, between him and the setting sun, or, farther still, between him and it.

The frontiers are not east or west, north or south, but wher

Summary

This quote emphasizes that frontiers are not determined by geographical boundaries such as east, west, north, or south. Instead, frontiers exist wherever an individual confronts a challenging reality or a new truth, even if it is as close as their neighbor. The quote suggests that these frontiers create an untamed and unexplored territory between the individual and their goals or aspirations, be it achieving a better future (represented by Canada) or reaching for distant dreams (symbolized by the setting sun). Ultimately, the quote highlights the vast potential for growth and discovery that exists within oneself.

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