This quote by Henry David Thoreau is a reminder that when something is done, it is done permanently. It is a reminder to take care and bear in mind the actions we take and the decisions we make. It is a tip to take our time and do things right the first time, because when something is done, it can not be reversed. It is a reminder to be comprehensive and to believe things through prior to acting. It is also a pointer to be happy with our accomplishments and to take pride in the work we do. This quote is a suggestion that our actions have effects and that we ought to strive to do our best and be proud of our work.
"Well, I think any time you delve into this sort of religion, politics, as you well know, you're going to, you know, touch a few nerves. I wasn't - now - and this is the honest truth"
"Is it not evident that the Canadas, as well as the other colonies, have been left in a great measure to grope their way as they could through the darkness which surrounds them, almost totally unaided by the parent state?"