Nathaniel Hawthorne Quotes


It contributes greatly towards a man's moral and intellectual health, to be brought into habits of companionship with individuals unlike himself, who care little for his pursuits, and whose sphere and abilities he must go out of himself to appreciate.


Citations

Hawthorne, Nathaniel. "The Custom-House." The Scarlet Letter. Ticknor, Reed, and Fields, 1850, p. 25.

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Nathaniel Hawthorne
Nathaniel Hawthorne
  • Born: July 4, 1804
  • Died: May 19, 1864
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: Novelist

Nathaniel Hawthorne was an American novelist, dark romantic, and short story writer. His works often focus on history, morality, and religion.