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Henry David Thoreau

(1817—1862)

U.S. philosopher

City life: millions of people being lonesome together.

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Henry David Thoreau

(1817-1862) U.S. philosopher Methinks we might elevate ourselves a little more. We might climb a tree, at least. www.english-slang.com

Henry David Thoreau

(1817-1862) What's the use of a house if you haven't got a tolerable planet to put it on? www.english-slang.com

Henry David Thoreau, Walden

(1854), "Economy" Beware of all enterprises that require new clothes. www.english-slang.com

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[dog's life] {n. phr.} A life of misery, poverty, and unhappiness. * /Diogenes, the Greek philosopher, lived a dog's life inside an empty barrel./ A Dictionary of American Idioms

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