Hugh WalpoleI almost think there is no wisdom comparable to that of exchanging what is called the realities of life for dreams
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In this quote from the book, "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn," Twain describes a long period in which Huck and his friend Jim decide to leave civilization behind and live a more primitive existence. They decide that it is no longer necessary to have a home or a family, and that what they need to do is "go off and turn loose" in the woods. The idea is presented as a way of life.
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