But, to speak practically and as a citizen, unlike those who call them… — Walden

Walden — Henry David Thoreau

But, to speak practically and as a citizen, unlike those who call themselves no-government men, I ask for, not at once no government, but _at once_ a better government. Let every man make known what kind of government would command his respect, and that will be one step toward obtaining it.

Place: ¶570
License: Public domain · Source
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