Maxioms by Henry David Thoreau
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?
The most I can do for my friend is simply be his friend.
The most I can do for my friend is simply be his friend.
What right have I to grieve, who have not ceased to wonder?
What right have I to grieve, who have not ceased to wonder?
You must live in the present, launch yourself on every wave, find your eternity in each moment. Fools stand on read more
You must live in the present, launch yourself on every wave, find your eternity in each moment. Fools stand on their island opportunities and look toward another land. There is no other land, there is no other life but this.
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.
