Maxioms by Henry David Thoreau
The greatest compliment that was ever paid me was when one asked me what I thought, and attended to my read more
The greatest compliment that was ever paid me was when one asked me what I thought, and attended to my answer. -Henry David Thoreau.
The world is but a canvas to our imagination.
The world is but a canvas to our imagination.
I would give all the wealth of the world, and all the deeds of all the heroes, for one true read more
I would give all the wealth of the world, and all the deeds of all the heroes, for one true vision.
You must not know too much or be too precise or scientific about birds and trees and flowers and watercraft; read more
You must not know too much or be too precise or scientific about birds and trees and flowers and watercraft; a certain free-margin, and even vagueness - ignorance, credulity - helps your enjoyment of these things.
The really efficient laborer will be found not to crowd his day with work, but will saunter to his task read more
The really efficient laborer will be found not to crowd his day with work, but will saunter to his task surrounded by a wide halo of ease and leisure.