Quote by Henry David Thoreau

I will come to you, my friend, when I no longer need you. Then you will find a palace, not an almshouse.

I will come to you, my friend, when I no longer need you. Th

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker will seek out their friend only when they have surpassed their need for help or support. It implies that once the speaker has achieved success or wealth, they will return to their friend offering them a life of luxury and abundance, contrasting the image of an almshouse (a place for the poor and destitute) with that of a palace. It conveys a notion of future reciprocity and an expectation that their friend's loyalty or assistance will be repaid in a grand and generous manner.

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By Henry David Thoreau

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