2.06.2014

shall not the scholar
...Thoreau's Journal: 6-Feb-1852

If the woodchopper rises early, shall not the scholar sit up late?

3 comments:

Josh Pan said...

That doesn't make any sense, Thoreau. Rising early is the best way to get work done, esp. studying.

michael jameson said...

i lament when people cant think past the obvious!think of the time and culture of the period,the 2 different crafts,the meaning behind it,one is rising early to chop enough wood to finish and dine with his family and relax and he must chop a certain amount to feed etc his family, that is what he does.the scholar,say he teaches he starts at 8 till 4 or 5 ,to be good he must plan for the next day,grade papers,but most important reflect

michael jameson said...

once again i am honored by one that gives my words thought and new life,i give thanks.