Henry David Thoreau Quotes
Enjoy our collection of quotes by famous people like Henry David Thoreau, July 12, 1817 – May 6, 1862. Thoreau's books, articles, essays, journals, and poetry total over 20 volumes. No matter the age of these quotes, wisdom prevails today. These quotes cover the entire range from thoughful to inspirational. We hope you enjoy these quotes by Henry David Thoreau as one of the famous people and authors in the world. One of our favorite quotes is, "Be not simply good; be good for something."There is no remedy for love but to love more.
Henry David Thoreau How vain it is to sit down to write when you have not stood up to live.
Henry David Thoreau
If one advances confidently in the direction of one's dreams, and endeavors to live the life which one has imagined, one will meet with a success unexpected in common hours.
Henry David Thoreau
Do not lose hold of your dreams or aspirations. For if you do, you may still exist but you have ceased to live. It is what a man thinks of himself that really determines his fate.
Henry David Thoreau
The universe is wider than our views of it.
Henry David Thoreau
The most I can do for my friend is simply be his friend.
Henry David Thoreau
I would rather sit on a pumpkin, and have it all to myself, than be crowded on a velvet cushion.
Henry David Thoreau
True friendship can afford true knowledge. It does not depend on darkness and ignorance.
Henry David Thoreau
The greatest compliment that was ever paid me was when one asked me what I thought, and attended to my answer.
Henry David Thoreau
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