Quote by Henry David Thoreau

Do not despair of life. Think of the fox, prowling in a winter night to satisfy his hunger. His race survives I do not believe any of them ever committed suicide.

Do not despair of life. Think of the fox, prowling in a wint

Summary

This quote encourages us to not lose hope in life, drawing inspiration from the resilience of a fox who endures the harshness of winter in search of food. By highlighting the survival instinct of this creature, the quote suggests that, despite challenges and difficulties, there is always a way to persevere and overcome obstacles. The mention of the fox's race never resorting to suicide implies that there is always a natural, innate will to survive within us, urging us to keep going even when life seems tough.

By Henry David Thoreau

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