Henry David Thoreau ( 10 of 165 )
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.
What sort of philosophers are we, who know absolutely nothing about the origin and destiny of cats?
What sort of philosophers are we, who know absolutely nothing about the origin and destiny of cats?
There is no rule more invariable than that we are paid for our suspicions by finding what we suspect.
There is no rule more invariable than that we are paid for our suspicions by finding what we suspect.
To affect the quality of the day, that is the highest of the arts.
To affect the quality of the day, that is the highest of the arts.
One may discover a new side to his most intimate friend when for the first time he hears him speak read more
One may discover a new side to his most intimate friend when for the first time he hears him speak in public. He will be stranger to him as he is more familiar to the audience. The longest intimacy could not foretell how he would behave then.
Don't be too moral. You may cheat yourself out of much life so.
Don't be too moral. You may cheat yourself out of much life so.
I say, beware of all enterprises that require new clothes, and not rather a wearer of new clothes.
I say, beware of all enterprises that require new clothes, and not rather a wearer of new clothes.
All perception of truth is the detection of an analogy.
All perception of truth is the detection of an analogy.
I have heard of a dog that barked at every stranger who approached his master's premises with clothes on, but read more
I have heard of a dog that barked at every stranger who approached his master's premises with clothes on, but was easily quieted by a naked thief
The words which express our faith and piety are not definite; yet they are significant and fragrant like frankincense to read more
The words which express our faith and piety are not definite; yet they are significant and fragrant like frankincense to superior natures.
