Quote by Henry David Thoreau

It is an interesting question how far men would retain their relative rank if they were divested of their clothes.

It is an interesting question how far men would retain their

Summary

This quote by Henry David Thoreau raises the question of whether social status and hierarchy would still play a significant role in society if individuals were stripped of their external markers of wealth and status, such as clothing. Thoreau challenges the notion that these external factors determine one's worth or position in society, suggesting that true character and intrinsic values should be the basis for assessing one's rank. Thus, the quote prompts us to reconsider the superficial ways in which we judge and perceive others, urging a deeper understanding and appreciation of individual essence beyond material trappings.

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By Henry David Thoreau

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