Henry David Thoreau's quote "The mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation" was an observation that most people live an empty life caused by unfulfilling work, lack of leisure time and misplaced values; money, possessions and accolades. Thoreau claimed the value we attach to possessions, money and status is wrong. Quiet desperate lives are routine and emotionless, moreover, a life of misplaced values will lead to unhappiness.
The mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation
The mass of men lead lives of quiet…
The mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation
Henry David Thoreau's quote "The mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation" was an observation that most people live an empty life caused by unfulfilling work, lack of leisure time and misplaced values; money, possessions and accolades. Thoreau claimed the value we attach to possessions, money and status is wrong. Quiet desperate lives are routine and emotionless, moreover, a life of misplaced values will lead to unhappiness.