Quote by Henry David Thoreau

Wherever a man goes, men will pursue him and paw him with their dirty institutions, and, if they can, constrain him to belong to their desperate odd-fellow society.

Wherever a man goes, men will pursue him and paw him with th

Summary

This quote suggests that wherever an individual goes, they will be constantly pursued and bothered by others with manipulative agendas, trying to make the person conform to their own corrupt institutions or organizations. It implies that people will go to great lengths to ensure that others become a part of their problematic societies, even resorting to desperate tactics. Consequently, the quote reflects a negative view on the pervasive nature of societal pressure and the lengths people may go to enforce conformity.

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By Henry David Thoreau

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