Quote by Henry David Thoreau
How does it become a man to behave toward this American government today? I answered that he cannot without disgrace be associated with it.
Summary
This quote suggests that it is morally and ethically wrong for an individual to align themselves with the American government due to its actions or policies at the time being referred to. The person responding to the question implies that associating with the government would bring shame or dishonor upon oneself. It suggests a critical perspective on the government and calls into question whether a person's sense of integrity and principles allow them to support or engage with the government in question.
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