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When it's time to die, let us not discover that we have never lived.

When it's time to die, let us not discover that we have never lived.

by Henry David Thoreau Found in: Discovery Quotes,
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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

by Henry David Thoreau Found in: Luxury Quotes,
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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.

by Henry David Thoreau Found in: Direction Quotes,
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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.

by Henry David Thoreau Found in: Doubt Quotes,
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I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately, to front only the essential facts of life, and read more

I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately, to front only the essential facts of life, and see if I could not learn what it had to teach, and not, when I came to die, discover that I have not lived.

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Live your beliefs and you can turn the world around.

Live your beliefs and you can turn the world around.

by Henry David Thoreau Found in: Belief Quotes,
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Superfluous wealth can buy superfluities only.

Superfluous wealth can buy superfluities only.

by Henry David Thoreau Found in: Wealth Quotes,
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The bluebird carries the sky on his back.

The bluebird carries the sky on his back.

by Henry David Thoreau Found in: Nature Quotes,
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Haste makes waste, no less in life than in housekeeping.

Haste makes waste, no less in life than in housekeeping.

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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.

by Henry David Thoreau Found in: Listening Quotes,
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