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Henry David Thoreau Quotes: You only need sit still long enough in some attractive spot in the woods that all its inhabitants may exhibit themselves to you by turns.
         

You only need sit still long enough in some attractive spot in the woods that all its inhabitants may exhibit themselves to you by turns.


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