Henry David Thoreau (July 12, 1817 - May 6, 1862) on Masters and Corruption(published by RevoltSource) |
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American Naturalist, Essayist, Poet, Philosopher, Leading Transcendentalist, best Known for his Book Walden, a Reflection upon Simple Living in Natural Surroundings, and his Essay "Civil Disobedience"
Quote #5 on Political Struggle Quotes >> Masters and Corruption
“A distinguished clergyman told me that he chose the profession of a clergyman, because it afforded the most leisure for literary pursuits. I would recommend to him the profession of a Governor.”
Source: "Slavery in Massachusetts," by Henry David Thoreau, 1906 Houghton Mifflin edition printing.
"Slavery in Massachusetts," by Henry David Thoreau, 1906 Houghton Mifflin edition printing.
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