Henry David Thoreau: The vessel, though her masts be firm, Beneath her copper bears a worm .

The vessel, though her masts be firm, Beneath her copper bears a worm . — Henry David Thoreau

The vessel, though her masts be firm, Beneath her copper bears a worm .

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