Quote by Henry David Thoreau

To inherit property is not to be born -- it is to be still-born, rather.

To inherit property is not to be born -- it is to be still-b

Summary

This quote suggests that inheriting property is not a true measure of success or achievement. Instead, it implies that inheriting property, without actively working for it, is akin to being "still-born" in terms of personal growth or accomplishment. It implies that inheriting property does not hold the same value as earning or creating wealth through one's efforts and abilities.

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Inheritance

By Henry David Thoreau

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