Henry David Thoreau: Do not be too moral. You may cheat yourself out of much life so. Aim above morality. Be not simply good; be good for som

Do not be too moral. You may cheat yourself out of much life so. Aim above moral — Henry David Thoreau

Do not be too moral. You may cheat yourself out of much life so. Aim above morality. Be not simply good; be good for something.

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