Henry David Thoreau ( 10 of 165 )
Even the best things are not equal to their fame.
Even the best things are not equal to their fame.
Rather than love, than money, than fame, give me truth.
Rather than love, than money, than fame, give me truth.
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.
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.
What is called resignation is confirmed desperation.
What is called resignation is confirmed desperation.
Things do not change; we change.
Things do not change; we change.
In the long run, we only hit what we aim at.
In the long run, we only hit what we aim at.
We are double-edged blades, and every time we whet our virtue the return stroke straps our vice.
We are double-edged blades, and every time we whet our virtue the return stroke straps our vice.
Men are probably nearer the central truth in their superstitions than in their science.
Men are probably nearer the central truth in their superstitions than in their science.
Any fool can make a rule, and every fool will mind it.
Any fool can make a rule, and every fool will mind it.
