Quote by Henry David Thoreau

Great men, unknown to their generation, have their fame among the great who have preceded them, and all true worldly fame subsides from their high estimate beyond the stars.

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Summary

This quote suggests that there are exceptional individuals who remain unknown and unappreciated by their contemporary society. However, these "great men" eventually gain recognition and fame among other great individuals from different eras. Their true greatness transcends worldly measures of fame and becomes celebrated beyond the limits of time and space, achieving a higher status amongst the truly exceptional individuals in history.

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By Henry David Thoreau

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