Quote by Henry David Thoreau

I thus found that the student who wishes for a shelter can obtain one for a lifetime at an expense not greater than the rent which he now pays annually. If I seem to boast more than is becoming, my excuse is that I brag for humanity rather than for myself; and my shortcomings and inconsistencies do not affect the truth of my statement.

I thus found that the student who wishes for a shelter can o

Summary

In this quote, the speaker claims that a student can find permanent shelter without spending more than their current annual rent. They believe that they may appear boastful, but they are actually advocating for the greater benefit of humanity rather than personal gain. The speaker acknowledges their own imperfections and contradictions but asserts that these do not undermine the truth behind the statement.

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By Henry David Thoreau

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