Quote by Henry David Thoreau

My enemies are worms, cool days, and most of all woodchucks.

My enemies are worms, cool days, and most of all woodchucks.

Summary

In this humorous quote, the speaker identifies three main adversaries: worms, cool days, and woodchucks. The quote emphasizes a tongue-in-cheek perspective, suggesting that these seemingly insignificant or mundane entities pose significant threats or annoyances to the speaker. It conveys the speaker's light-hearted approach to their challenges, using playful exaggeration and the unexpected choice of enemies to add an element of whimsy to the quote.

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Cool Enemies Days Walden Woodchuck Worm

By Henry David Thoreau

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