As all of you know, I read a lot. I thought that it would be nice to start a new, daily routine: the literary quote of the day.
For those who already read a lot, perhaps you recognize the quote and want to leave a comment about it / the author… or perhaps it makes you realize that you did not read the specific essay, article, book, story, poem, etc. it was taken from and you might want to read it now…
For those who don’t read a lot… hopefully this ‘routine’ will make you realize that you’re missing out on a lot. Hopefully it will make you start thinking and perhaps it will inspire you to read.
The world of literature is rich… richer than anyone can imagine.
Today’s quote is from Henry David Thoreau‘s Walden, or Life in the Woods: (double quote)
[I]t is evident that the savage owns his shelter because it costs so little, while the civilized man hires his commonly because he cannot afford to own it; nor can he, in the long run, any better afford to hire…
But how happens it that he who is said to enjoy these things is so commonly a poor civilized man, while the savage, who has them not, is rich as a savage?
P.S.
As with Center of Attention, feel free to send me quotes from your favorite authors… be it either taken from an essay, poem, novel or speech.
As always, share your quote of the day in the comment section below or simply join the debate.
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