Quote by Henry David Thoreau

I quietly declare war with the State, after my fashion, though I will still make use and get advantage of her as I can, as is usual in such cases.

I quietly declare war with the State, after my fashion, thou

Summary

In this quote, the speaker expresses their subtle rebellion against the State. While they acknowledge the need to navigate and benefit from it, they also indicate a personal resistance, deciding to challenge the authority in their own non-confrontational way. They imply a desire to maintain independence and exploit the system for personal gain without overtly subscribing to its ideals or submitting completely to its control.

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By Henry David Thoreau

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