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Henry David Thoreau Quotes

Henry David Thoreau quotes about beauty

American Author, Writer July 12, 1817 – May 6, 1862

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A broad margin of leisure is as beautiful in a man's life as in a book. Haste makes waste, no less in life than in housekeeping. Keep the time, observe the hours of the universe, not of the cars. Henry David Thoreau
Henry David Thoreau quote: "Death is beautiful when seen to be a law, and not an accident...."
Death is beautiful when seen to be a law, and not an accident. It is as common as life. Henry David Thoreau
Henry David Thoreau quote: "Every blade in the field - Every leaf in the forest - lays..."
Every blade in the field - Every leaf in the forest - lays down its life in its season as beautifully as it was taken up. Henry David Thoreau
A lake is a landscape's most beautiful and expressive feature. It is Earth's eye; looking into which the beholder measures the depth of his own nature. Henry David Thoreau
It is something to be able to paint a particular picture, or to carve a statue, and so to make a few objects beautiful; but it is far more glorious to carve and paint the very atmosphere and medium through which we look. To affect teh quality of the day--that is the highest of arts. Henry David Thoreau
Henry David Thoreau quote: "Alas! how little does the memory of these human inhabitants..."
Alas! how little does the memory of these human inhabitants enhance the beauty of the landscape! Henry David Thoreau
Beauty is where it is perceived. When I see the sun shinning on the woods across the pond, I think this side the richer which sees it. Henry David Thoreau
This curious world we inhabit is more wonderful than convenient; more beautiful than it is useful; it is more to be admired and enjoyed than used. Henry David Thoreau
Henry David Thoreau quote: "A taste for the beautiful is most cultivated out of doors"
A taste for the beautiful is most cultivated out of doors Henry David Thoreau
Henry David Thoreau quote: "The perception of beauty is a moral test."
The perception of beauty is a moral test. Henry David Thoreau

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