Great saying by great authors Quote by Henry David Thoreau Download Open image “Improve every opportunity tobe melancholy.” — Henry David Thoreau ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2.3 out of 5 (10 ratings) Copy quoteShare Great saying by great authors
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