Quote by Henry David Thoreau

Pity the man who has a character to support --it is worse than a large family -- he is silent poor indeed.

Pity the man who has a character to support --it is worse th

Summary

This quote suggests that having a strong character can be burdensome and limiting. It compares the weight of maintaining a character to the challenges of supporting a large family, implying that both situations can leave someone feeling impoverished. It implies that individuals with a character to support may have to suppress their true thoughts and feelings, effectively rendering them silent. The quote highlights the inherent difficulty in upholding a persona that is not aligned with one's authentic self and the potential negative consequences it can have on one's life.

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Character

By Henry David Thoreau

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