In most books the I, or first person, is omitted ; in this 
it will be retained: that, in respect to egotism, is the main 
difference. We commonly do not remember that it is, after 
all, always the first person, that is speaking. I should not 
talk so much about myself if there were anybody else whom 
L knew as well. Unfortunately [am confined to this theme 
by the narrowness of my experience. 
THOREAU’S “‘ WALDEN.” 
