Quote by Henry David Thoreau

Whatever sentence will bear to be read twice, we may be sure was thought twice.

Whatever sentence will bear to be read twice, we may be sure

Summary

This quote suggests that when a sentence is interesting or thought-provoking enough to be read twice, it indicates that the author took special care and thoughtfulness in crafting it. It implies that such sentences are not accidental or haphazard but rather deliberate and intentional. It emphasizes the value of well-constructed and meaningful writing that compels readers to pause and reflect, highlighting the author's investment in their ideas and the reader's engagement with the text.

By Henry David Thoreau

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