A man is wise with the wisdom of his time only, and ignorant with its ignorance. Observe how the greatest minds yield in some degree to the superstitions of their age. Henry David Thoreau More Quotes by Henry David Thoreau More Quotes From Henry David Thoreau What is the use of a house if you haven't got a tolerable planet to put it on? Henry David Thoreau inspiringlovepeace I have no time to be in a hurry. Henry David Thoreau clutter Take long walks in stormy weather or through deep snows in the fields and woods, if you would keep your spirits up. Deal with brute nature. Be cold and hungry and weary. Henry David Thoreau long-walksnatureweather Thank God, they cannot cut down the clouds! Henry David Thoreau cuttingnatureclouds A man receives only what he is ready to receive, whether physically or intellectually or morally, as animals conceive at certain seasons their kind only. We hear and apprehend only what we already half know. Henry David Thoreau halfanimalmen In the long run, you hit only what you aim at. Henry David Thoreau successrunningsports All endeavor calls for the ability to tramp the last mile, shape the last plan, endure the last hours toil. The fight to the finish spirit is the one... characteristic we must posses if we are to face the future as finishers. Henry David Thoreau futureperseverancefighting I have no doubt that it is part of the destiny of the human race in its gradual improvement, to leave off eating animals. Henry David Thoreau destinyraceanimal Disobedience is the true foundation of liberty. The obedient must be slaves. Henry David Thoreau libertarian-partyfreedomhistorical It is better to have your head in the clouds, and know where you are... than to breathe the clearer atmosphere below them, and think that you are in paradise. Henry David Thoreau cloudslifethinking None are so old as those who have outlived enthusiasm. Henry David Thoreau birthdayinspirationallife Maturity is when all of your mirrors turn into windows. Henry David Thoreau maturitymirrorswindow Waves of a serene life pass over us from time to time, like flakes of sunlight over the fields in cloudy weather. Henry David Thoreau fieldsweatherlife As you simplify your life, the laws of the universe will be simpler; solitude will not be solitude, poverty will not be poverty, nor weakness weakness. Henry David Thoreau simplepeacelife A friend is one who incessantly pays us the compliment of expecting from us all the virtues, and who can appreciate them in us. The friend asks no return but that his friend will religiously accept and wear and not disgrace his apotheosis of him. They cherish each other's hopes. They are kind to each other's dreams. Henry David Thoreau kinddreamfriendship An early-morning walk is a blessing for the whole day. Henry David Thoreau get-well-soongood-morningnature I do believe in simplicity. It is astonishing as well as sad, how many trivial affairs even the wisest thinks he must attend to in a day; how singular an affair he thinks he must omit. When the mathematician would solve a difficult problem, he first frees the equation of all incumbrances, and reduces it to its simplest terms. So simplify the problem of life, distinguish the necessary and the real. Probe the earth to see where your main roots run. Henry David Thoreau realrunningbelieve You only need sit still long enough in some attractive spot in the woods that all its inhabitants may exhibit themselves to you by turns. Henry David Thoreau naturelongneeds We must learn to reawaken and keep ourselves awake. Henry David Thoreau awake The silence sings. It is musical. I remember a night when it was audible. I heard the unspeakable. Henry David Thoreau musicalsilencenight
