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Henry David Thoreau Quotes

Henry David Thoreau quotes

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

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This whole earth which we inhabit is but a point in space. How far apart, think you, dwell the most distant inhabitants of yonder star, the breadth of whose disk cannot be appreciated by our instruments? Henry David Thoreau
Henry David Thoreau quote: "I have thought there was some advantage even in death, by..."
I have thought there was some advantage even in death, by which we mingle with the herd of common men. Henry David Thoreau
Men see God in the ripple, but not in miles of still water. Of all the two thousand miles that the St. Lawrence flows, pilgrims go only to Niagara. Henry David Thoreau
It is desirable that a man live in all respects so simply and preparedly that if an enemy take the town... he can walk out the gate empty-handed and without anxiety. Henry David Thoreau
Whatever my own practice may be, I have no doubt that it is part of the destiny of the human race, in its gradual improvement, to leave off eating animals, as surely as the savage tribes have left off eating each other when they came in contact with the more civilized. Henry David Thoreau
Henry David Thoreau quote: "Now comes good sailing."
Now comes good sailing. Henry David Thoreau
A sentence should be read as if its author, had he held a plough instead of a pen, could have drawn a furrow deep and straight to the end. Henry David Thoreau
We are all poor in respect to a thousand savage comforts, though surrounded by luxuries...for our houses are such unwieldy property that we are often imprisoned rather than housed in them. Henry David Thoreau
Henry David Thoreau quote: "There is no odor so bad as that which arises from goodness..."
There is no odor so bad as that which arises from goodness tainted. Henry David Thoreau
As for doing good; that is one of the professions which is full. Moreover I have tried it fairly and, strange as it may seem, am satisfied that it does not agree with my constitution. Henry David Thoreau
Henry David Thoreau quote: "if i repent of anything, it is very likely to be my good..."
if i repent of anything, it is very likely to be my good behavior. what demon possessed me that i behaved so well? Henry David Thoreau
Henry David Thoreau quote: "One must maintain a little bittle of summer, even in the..."
One must maintain a little bittle of summer, even in the middle of winter. Henry David Thoreau
Henry David Thoreau quote: "The only obligation which I have a right to assume is to do at..."
The only obligation which I have a right to assume is to do at any time what I think right. Henry David Thoreau
Henry David Thoreau quote: "He enjoys true leisure who has time to improve his soul's estate."
He enjoys true leisure who has time to improve his soul's estate. Henry David Thoreau
Henry David Thoreau quote: "lET HIM MARCH TO THE MUSIC HE HEARS"
lET HIM MARCH TO THE MUSIC HE HEARS Henry David Thoreau

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