Maxioms by Henry David Thoreau
As for doing good; that is one of the professions which is full. Moreover I have tried it fairly and, read more
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.
The most I can do for my friend is simply to be his friend. I have no wealth to bestow read more
The most I can do for my friend is simply to be his friend. I have no wealth to bestow on him. If he knows that I am happy in loving him, he will want no other reward. Is not friendship divine in this?
It's not enough to be busy. The question is: What are we busy about?
It's not enough to be busy. The question is: What are we busy about?
I know of no more encouraging fact than the unquestionable ability of man to elevate his life by conscious endeavor.
I know of no more encouraging fact than the unquestionable ability of man to elevate his life by conscious endeavor.
What does education often do? It makes a straight cut ditch of a free meandering brook.
What does education often do? It makes a straight cut ditch of a free meandering brook.
