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A Quote by Henry David Thoreau on philanthropy, evil, and source

There are a thousand hacking at the branches of evil to one who is striking at the root.

Henry David Thoreau : American philosopher & naturalist, writer of Walden
Henry David Thoreau (1817 - 1862)
Source: Walden
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Bladerunner : Poet Philosopher
6 months later
Bladerunner said

I would liken this statement to something that I have seen recently. Thousands are trying to end the evil in Washington in their own way. Want to strike at  the root? Vote for Ron Paul!

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