Henry David Thoreau ( 10 of 165 )
One may discover a new side to his most intimate friend when for the first time he hears him speak read more
One may discover a new side to his most intimate friend when for the first time he hears him speak in public. He will be stranger to him as he is more familiar to the audience. The longest intimacy could not foretell how he would behave then.
It takes two to speak truth, one to speak and another to hear.
It takes two to speak truth, one to speak and another to hear.
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?
There is no rule more invariable than that we are paid for our suspicions by finding what we suspect.
There is no rule more invariable than that we are paid for our suspicions by finding what we suspect.
All perception of truth is the detection of an analogy.
All perception of truth is the detection of an analogy.
The words which express our faith and piety are not definite; yet they are significant and fragrant like frankincense to read more
The words which express our faith and piety are not definite; yet they are significant and fragrant like frankincense to superior natures.
I say, beware of all enterprises that require new clothes, and not rather a wearer of new clothes.
I say, beware of all enterprises that require new clothes, and not rather a wearer of new clothes.
Don't be too moral. You may cheat yourself out of much life so.
Don't be too moral. You may cheat yourself out of much life so.
I have heard of a dog that barked at every stranger who approached his master's premises with clothes on, but read more
I have heard of a dog that barked at every stranger who approached his master's premises with clothes on, but was easily quieted by a naked thief
