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Henry David Thoreau, Walden Quotes: If a man does not keep pace with his companions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer.
         

If a man does not keep pace with his companions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer.


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This page presents the quote "If a man does not keep pace with his companions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer.". Author of this quote is Henry David Thoreau, Walden. This quote is about individuality, conformity,.