Henry David Thoreau: "Linnæus, yang berangkat ke Lapland, mensurvei &q...

"Linnæus, yang berangkat ke Lapland, mensurvei "sisir" dan "bajunya," "celana kulit" dan "topi kasa untuk menghindari agas," dengan kepuasan yang sama seperti Bonaparte, taman artileri untuk kampanye Rusia. Keberanian pria yang tenang itu mengagumkan."

--- Henry David Thoreau

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Linnæus, setting out for Lapland, surveys his "comb" and "spare shirt," "leathern breeches" and "gauze cap to keep off gnats," with as much complacency as Bonaparte a park of artillery for the Russian campaign. The quiet bravery of the man is admirable.