Quote by Henry David Thoreau
As for Doing-good,that is one of the professions which are full. Moreover, I have tried itfairly, and, strange as it may seem, am satisfied that it does not agreewith my constitution. Probably I should not consciously and deliberatelyforsake my particular calling to do the good which society demands ofme, to save the universe from annihilation; and I believe that a likebut infinitely greater steadfastness elsewhere is all that now preservesit.
Summary
This quote suggests that the idea of doing good and fulfilling societal expectations may not align with an individual's personal calling or nature. The speaker states that they have tried to engage in acts of goodness but found it does not suit them. They suggest that they should perhaps not abandon their own unique purpose to fulfill society's demands, and that their steadfastness in pursuing their own calling may be what saves them personally, even if on a smaller scale.
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