Henry David Thoreau ( 10 of 165 )
If a man constantly aspires is he not elevated?
If a man constantly aspires is he not elevated?
When I hear music, I fear no danger. I am invulnerable. I see no foe. I am related to the read more
When I hear music, I fear no danger. I am invulnerable. I see no foe. I am related to the earliest times, and to the latest.
The purity men love is like the mists which envelope the earth, and not like the azure ether beyond.
The purity men love is like the mists which envelope the earth, and not like the azure ether beyond.
Money is not required to buy one necessity of the soul.
Money is not required to buy one necessity of the soul.
None are so old as those who have outlived enthusiasm.
None are so old as those who have outlived enthusiasm.
Most of the luxuries, and many of the so-called comforts of life, are not only indispensable, but positive hindrances to read more
Most of the luxuries, and many of the so-called comforts of life, are not only indispensable, but positive hindrances to the elevation of mankind.
Most men lead lives of quiet desperation and go to the grave with the song still in them.
Most men lead lives of quiet desperation and go to the grave with the song still in them.
We must learn to reawaken and keep ourselves awake, not by mechanical aid, but by an infinite expectation of the read more
We must learn to reawaken and keep ourselves awake, not by mechanical aid, but by an infinite expectation of the dawn.
All good things are cheap: all bad are very dear.
All good things are cheap: all bad are very dear.
Humility like darkness reveals the heavenly lights.
Humility like darkness reveals the heavenly lights.
