If a man constantly aspires, is he not elevated? Did ever a man try heroism, magnanimity, truth, sincerity, and find that there was no advantage in them — that it was a vain endeavor? Henry David Thoreau (1817 – 1862)
Henry David Thoreau Quote – “A simple and independent mind…”
A simple and independent mind does not toil at the bidding of any prince. Henry David Thoreau (1817 – 1862)
Henry David Thoreau Quote – “Every morning was a cheerful invitation…”
Every morning was a cheerful invitation to make my life of equal simplicity, and I may say innocence, with Nature herself… The morning, which is the most memorable season of the day, is the awakening hour… some part of us awakes which slumbers all the rest of the day and night. Little is to be expected of that day, if […]
Henry David Thoreau Quote – “I do not wish to live what is not life.”
I do not wish to live what is not life. Henry David Thoreau (1817 – 1862)
Henry David Thoreau Quote – “Why should we be in such desperate haste to succeed…”
Why should we be in such desperate haste to succeed, and in such desperate enterprises? Henry David Thoreau (1817 – 1862)
Henry David Thoreau Quote – “I am convinced, both by faith and experience…”
I am convinced, both by faith and experience, that to maintain one’s self on this earth is not a hardship but a pastime, if we will live simple and wisely. Henry David Thoreau (1817 – 1862)
Henry David Thoreau Quote – “There are nine hundred and ninety-nine…”
There are nine hundred and ninety-nine patrons of virtue to one virtuous man. Henry David Thoreau (1817 – 1862)
Henry David Thoreau Quote – “As long as man stands in his own way…”
As long as man stands in his own way, everything seems to be in his way, governments, society, and even the sun and moon and stars. Henry David Thoreau (1817 – 1862)
Henry David Thoreau Quote – “There are thousands hacking at the branches of evil…”
There are thousands hacking at the branches of evil to one who is striking at the root. Henry David Thoreau (1817 – 1862)
Henry David Thoreau Quote – “Only that day dawns to which we are awake.”
Only that day dawns to which we are awake. Henry David Thoreau (1817 – 1862)