Quote by Henry David Thoreau

My facts shall be falsehoods to the common sense. I would so state facts that they shall be significant, shall be myths or mythologies. Facts which the mind perceived, thoughts which the body thought -- with these I deal.

My facts shall be falsehoods to the common sense. I would so

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker intends to present facts in a way that contradicts common knowledge or conventional understanding. The speaker wants to transform facts into something more meaningful or symbolic, leaning towards myth or mythologies. They aim to work with the perceptions of the mind and thoughts of the body, rather than adhering to conventional notions of truth. This statement suggests a desire to challenge preconceived notions and engage with a more imaginative and subjective interpretation of reality.

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By Henry David Thoreau

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