Quote by Henry David Thoreau
I have found it to be the most serious objection to coarse labors long continued, that they compelled me to eat and drink coarsely also.
Summary
This quote expresses the speaker's objection to engaging in long-term physically demanding work, as it results in them being limited to consuming inexpensive and low-quality food and drinks. The implication is that this lifestyle lacks variety and pleasure, highlighting the negative consequence of limited food choices resulting from coarse labors.