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Nature and human life are as various as our several constitutions. Who shall say what prospect life offers to another?
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"Nature and human life are as various as our several constitutions. Who shall say what prospect life offers to another?"

- Henry David Thoreau

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This quote by Henry David Thoreau speaks with the concept that life is various for everyone. Nature and human life are distinct and varied, and no two people experience life in the very same way. Thoreau is recommending that nobody can anticipate what life will bring for another individual. Everyone has their own specific constitution, and this affects how they experience life. Life is unpredictable and filled with surprises, and nobody can understand what the future holds for another individual. Thoreau is highlighting the value of accepting and respecting the differences in between people, and comprehending that life is a journey that is distinct to each individual.

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Henry David Thoreau This quote is written / told by Henry David Thoreau between July 12, 1817 and May 6, 1862. He was a famous Author from USA. The author also have 190 other quotes.

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