Maxioms by Henry David Thoreau
It is only when we forget out learning that we begin to know.
It is only when we forget out learning that we begin to know.
Any man more right than his neighbors, constitutes a majority of one.
Any man more right than his neighbors, constitutes a majority of one.
He is the best sailor who can steer within fewest points of the wind, and exact a motive power out read more
He is the best sailor who can steer within fewest points of the wind, and exact a motive power out of the greatest obstacles.
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.
It is an interesting question how far men would retain their relative rank if they were divested of their clothes.
It is an interesting question how far men would retain their relative rank if they were divested of their clothes.
