Quote by Henry David Thoreau

If a man does not keep pace with hiscompanions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer. Lethim step to the music which he hears, however measured or far away.It is not important that he should mature as soon as an apple-tree oran oak. Shall he turn his spring into summer?

If a man does not keep pace with hiscompanions, perhaps it i

Summary

This quote by American writer and philosopher Henry David Thoreau suggests that if someone seems to be out of sync with others, it may be because they are following their own unique path in life. Thoreau encourages individuals to embrace their own pace and rhythm, irrespective of societal expectations. He questions the need for conformity and emphasizes the significance of personal growth and development at an individual's own pace, comparing it to the natural progression of seasons. Thoreau's message encourages independence, self-discovery, and the pursuit of one's own passions.

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Maturity Conformity

By Henry David Thoreau

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