Henry David Thoreau ( 10 of 165 )
Superfluous wealth can buy superfluities only.
Superfluous wealth can buy superfluities only.
The greatest compliment that was ever paid me was when one asked me what I thought, and attended to my read more
The greatest compliment that was ever paid me was when one asked me what I thought, and attended to my answer. -Henry David Thoreau.
What is called resignation is confirmed desperation.
What is called resignation is confirmed desperation.
That man is the richest whose pleasures are the cheapest.
That man is the richest whose pleasures are the cheapest.
That virtue we appreciate is as much ours as another's. We see so much only as we possess.
That virtue we appreciate is as much ours as another's. We see so much only as we possess.
Water is the only drink for a wise man.
Water is the only drink for a wise man.
It is only when we forget out learning that we begin to know.
It is only when we forget out learning that we begin to know.
A stereotyped but unconscious despair is concealed even under what are called the games and amusements of mankind.
A stereotyped but unconscious despair is concealed even under what are called the games and amusements of mankind.
Even the best things are not equal to their fame.
Even the best things are not equal to their fame.
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.
