Many college text-books, which were a weariness and stumbling-block wh…

Henry David Thoreau
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Many college text-books, which were a weariness and stumbling-block when I studied, I have since read a little with pleasure and profit. ✨ Henry David Thoreau (1906). Journal: Dec. 1, 1853-Aug. 31, 1854
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