“Dare to strike out and find new ground”

-Thoreau

I believe that this quote holds a lot of power. It has an initial almost blunt meaning, describing how one should literately go out and find something tangible to acquire. However there is another more metaphorical and in my mind more important meaning, that being that one should and can change their situation through their own force of will and power to create what is necessary for not just survival but eternal happiness. In essence to dare and to do what is needed to find and to attain your own metaphorical ground, be it a job or hobby or relationship you can achieve what you need if you only dare.