I quietly declare war with the State, after my fashion, though I will still make use and get advantage of her as I can, as is usual in such cases. (Henry David Thoreau)

I quietly declare war with the State, after my fashion, though I will still make use and get advantage of her as I can, as is usual in such cases.

Henry David Thoreau

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