Henry David Thoreau: Great God , I ask thee for no meaner pelf Than that I may not disappoint myself, That in my action I may soar as high As

Great God , I ask thee for no meaner pelf Than that I may not disappoint myself, — Henry David Thoreau

Great God , I ask thee for no meaner pelf Than that I may not disappoint myself, That in my action I may soar as high As I can now discern with this clear eye.

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