"It makes but a little difference whether you are committed to a farm or the county jail."
In this quote, Thoreau compares a farm to a jail. Acquiring a farm means acquiring plenty of responsibilities. You must take care of your produce and animals daily. Just like a prisoner, farmers have the same routine day by day. It is almost like it becomes a chore to take care of your farm. I found it strange how he related a farm to a prison though, because you are surrounded by nature on a farm, whereas in a prison you are boxed in by the same four walls. It becomes difficult to appreciate what you love when it is your job.
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