Henry David Thoreau quote: A distinguished clergyman told me that he chose the profession of a clergyman because it afforded the most leisure for ...

A distinguished clergyman told me that he chose the profession of a clergyman because it afforded the most leisure for literary pursuits. I would recommend to him the profession of a governor.

~ Henry David Thoreau ~

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