Quote by John Burroughs

Some men are like nails, very easily drawn; others however are more like rivets never drawn at all.

Some men are like nails, very easily drawn; others however a

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This quote suggests that individuals can be categorized into two types: those who are easily influenced or persuaded (like nails) and those who are steadfast and resolute in their beliefs or actions (like rivets, which are never removed once they are fixed in place). It highlights the contrasting nature of people's susceptibility to external influences and their ability to remain firm in their convictions.

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