Henry David Thoreau ( 10 of 165 )
Every generation laughs at the old fashions, but follows religiously the new.
Every generation laughs at the old fashions, but follows religiously the new.
Pity the man who has a character to support -- it is worse than a large family -- he is read more
Pity the man who has a character to support -- it is worse than a large family -- he is silent poor indeed.
Through want of enterprise and faith men are where they are, buying and selling and spending their lives like servants.
Through want of enterprise and faith men are where they are, buying and selling and spending their lives like servants.
None are so old as those who have outlived enthusiasm
None are so old as those who have outlived enthusiasm
Wealth is the ability to fully experience life.
Wealth is the ability to fully experience life.
If we will be quiet and ready enough, we shall find compensation in every disappointment.
If we will be quiet and ready enough, we shall find compensation in every disappointment.
All change is a miracle to contemplate; but it is a miracle which is taking place every second.
All change is a miracle to contemplate; but it is a miracle which is taking place every second.
I have received no more than one or two letters in my life that were worth the postage.
I have received no more than one or two letters in my life that were worth the postage.
It takes two to speak truth, one to speak and another to hear.
It takes two to speak truth, one to speak and another to hear.
The mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation. What is called resignation is confirmed desperation . . . . read more
The mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation. What is called resignation is confirmed desperation . . . . A stereotyped but unconscious despair is concealed even under what are called the games and amusements of mankind.
