Henry David Thoreau ( 10 of 165 )
Most of the luxuries, and many of the so-called comforts of life, are not only indispensable, but positive hindrances to read more
Most of the luxuries, and many of the so-called comforts of life, are not only indispensable, but positive hindrances to the elevation of mankind.
Direction is more important than speed. We are so busy looking at our speedometers that we forget the milestone.
Direction is more important than speed. We are so busy looking at our speedometers that we forget the milestone.
Some circumstantial evidence is very strong, as when you find a
trout in the milk.
Some circumstantial evidence is very strong, as when you find a
trout in the milk.
Faith keeps many doubts in her pay. If I could not doubt, I should not believe.
Faith keeps many doubts in her pay. If I could not doubt, I should not believe.
Live your beliefs and you can turn the world around.
Live your beliefs and you can turn the world around.
Men are probably nearer the central truth in their superstitions than in their science.
Men are probably nearer the central truth in their superstitions than in their science.
The law will never make men free, it is men that have to make the law free.
The law will never make men free, it is men that have to make the law free.
What is called resignation is confirmed desperation.
What is called resignation is confirmed desperation.
Superfluous wealth can buy superfluities only.
Superfluous wealth can buy superfluities only.
Poetry is nothing but healthy speech.
Poetry is nothing but healthy speech.
