Service
'Service' Summary
In "Service," Thoreau begins by arguing that the vast majority of people live their lives in a state of quiet desperation, trapped in a cycle of endless labor and consumption. He contrasts this with the life of service, which he sees as the only truly meaningful and fulfilling way to live. According to Thoreau, service is not limited to grand gestures or heroic acts; rather, it can be found in the simplest of everyday tasks, such as helping a neighbor in need or simply being kind to a stranger. He concludes by urging readers to embrace a life of service, arguing that it is the only way to truly find happiness and fulfillment.Book Details
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Henry David Thoreau
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Thoreau's careful observations and devastating conclusions have rippled into time, becoming stronger as the weaknesses Thoreau noted have become more pronounced. Events that seem to be completely unre...
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