Quote by Henry David Thoreau

Eastward I go only by force; but westward I go free.

Eastward I go only by force; but westward I go free.

Summary

This quote can be interpreted as implying that the individual feels constrained by social or external forces when moving towards the east, but experiences freedom and liberation when moving towards the west. It suggests a contrast between feeling compelled or obligated to go in a certain direction versus having the freedom to move in a direction of one's own choosing. The statement might allude to a personal journey or a metaphorical representation of life's choices and the desire to break free from constraints and limitations.

By Henry David Thoreau

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