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Henry David Thoreau Quotes: I did not wish to live what was not life, living is so dear; nor did I wish to practice resignation, unless it was quite necessary.
         

I did not wish to live what was not life, living is so dear; nor did I wish to practice resignation, unless it was quite necessary.


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