Maxioms by Henry David Thoreau
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.
Our truest life is when we are in dreams awake.
Our truest life is when we are in dreams awake.
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.
Most of the luxuries, and many of the so-called comforts of life, are not only not indispensable, but positive hindrances read more
Most of the luxuries, and many of the so-called comforts of life, are not only not indispensable, but positive hindrances to the elevation of mankind. With respect to luxuries and comforts, the wisest have even lived a more simple and meagre life than the poor. -Henry David Thoreau.
Music is perpetual, and only the hearing is intermittent.
Music is perpetual, and only the hearing is intermittent.
