Henry David Thoreau ( 10 of 165 )
The law will never make men free, it is men that have to make the law free.
The law will never make men free, it is men that have to make the law free.
For many years I was self-appointed inspector of snow-storms and
rain-storms and did my duty faithfully.
For many years I was self-appointed inspector of snow-storms and
rain-storms and did my duty faithfully.
Superfluous wealth can buy superfluities only.
Superfluous wealth can buy superfluities only.
Most of the luxuries and many of the so-called comforts of life, are not only not indispensable, but positive hindrances read more
Most of the luxuries and many of the so-called comforts of life, are not only not indispensable, but positive hindrances to the elevation of mankind
That government is best which governs the least, because its people discipline themselves.
That government is best which governs the least, because its people discipline themselves.
This life is not for complaint, but for satisfaction
This life is not for complaint, but for satisfaction
That man is the richest whose pleasures are the cheapest.
That man is the richest whose pleasures are the cheapest.
Things do not change; we change.
Things do not change; we change.
Poetry is nothing but healthy speech.
Poetry is nothing but healthy speech.
Do not be too moral. You may cheat yourself out of much life so. Aim above morality. Be not simply read more
Do not be too moral. You may cheat yourself out of much life so. Aim above morality. Be not simply good; be good for something.
