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Henry David Thoreau Quotes: If I choose to devote myself to certain labors which yield more real profit, though but little money, they may be inclined to look on me as an idler.
         

If I choose to devote myself to certain labors which yield more real profit, though but little money, they may be inclined to look on me as an idler.


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