In short, I am convinced, both by faith and experience, that to mainta… — Walden

Walden — Henry David Thoreau

In short, I am convinced, both by faith and experience, that to maintain one's self on this earth is not a hardship but a pastime, if we will live simply and wisely; as the pursuits of the simpler nations are still the sports of the more artificial. It is not necessary that a man should earn his living by the sweat of his brow, unless he sweats easier than I do.

Place: ¶153
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