Quote by Henry David Thoreau, Walden; or,

I have received no more than one or two letters in my life that were worth the postage.

I have received no more than one or two letters in my life t

Summary

This quote implies that the speaker has received very few valuable or meaningful letters throughout their life. They suggest that most of the correspondence they receive is not worth the cost of postage, highlighting the lack of significance or impact in the messages they have received. The quote may reflect a sense of disappointment or dissatisfaction with the communication they have received, emphasizing the rarity of letters that hold true value.

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Letters (writing)

By Henry David Thoreau, Walden; or,

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