the Thoreau Log. 28 August 1841. Concord, Mass. Thoreau writes in his journal: A great poet will write for his peers alone, and indite no line to an inferior (Journal, 1:274-276). Log Index Log Pages Select... 1817-1832183318341835183618371838183918401841184218431844184518461847184818491850185118521853185418551856185718581859186018611862