Henry David Thoreau: If you would convince a man that he does wrong, do right. But do not care to convince him. Men will believe what they se

If you would convince a man that he does wrong, do right. But do not care to con — Henry David Thoreau

If you would convince a man that he does wrong, do right. But do not care to convince him. Men will believe what they see. Let them see.

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