Quote by Henry David Thoreau

My books I'd fain cast off, I cannot read, 'Twixt every page my thoughts go stray at large Down in the meadow, where is richer feed, And will not mind to hit their proper targe.

My books I'd fain cast off, I cannot read, 'Twixt every page

Summary

This quote reflects the speaker's struggle with focusing on reading a book. They express a strong desire to abandon their books because their thoughts continuously wander to a meadow where they find more inspiration and fulfillment. The speaker's mind is not engaged enough to stay focused on the book, and instead, they yearn for the freedom and richness of experiences in the meadow.

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By Henry David Thoreau

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