Quote by Henry David Thoreau

I have been breaking silence these twenty-three years and have hardly made a rent in it.

I have been breaking silence these twenty-three years and ha

Summary

This quote reflects the speaker's frustration and disappointment with their efforts to make their voice heard. Despite speaking up for a prolonged period of twenty-three years, the speaker feels that they have made little or no impact in challenging the prevailing silence or status quo. The quote suggests a sense of defeat and perhaps a recognition of the difficulties in effecting meaningful change or garnering attention for their ideas or concerns.

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Silence

By Henry David Thoreau

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