Henry David Thoreau (July 12, 1817 - May 6, 1862) on Revolution and Martyrdom(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 #19 on Political Struggle Quotes >> Revolution and Martyrdom
“Others, craven-hearted, said disparagingly, that "he threw his life away," because he resisted the government. Which way have they thrown their lives...?”
Source: "A Plea for Capt. John Brown," by Henry David Thoreau, 1860.
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