"In the long run, men hit only what they aim at. Therefore, they had”¦" — Henry David Thoreau

"In the long run, men hit only what they aim at. Therefore, they had better aim at something high."

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This reflection on wisdom by Henry David Thoreau resonates across generations. It highlights a fundamental truth about human nature: our continuous search for meaning in wisdom is what ultimately defines our character and our path forward.

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Henry David Thoreau was an American naturalist, essayist, poet, and philosopher. A leading transcendentalist, he is best known for his book Walden, a reflection upon simple living in natural surroundings, and his essay "Civil Disobedience", an argument in favor of citizen disobedience against an unjust state.

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