By a conscious effort of the mind we can stand aloof from actions and their consequences; and all things, good and bad, go by us like a torrent. Henry David Thoreau More Quotes by Henry David Thoreau More Quotes From Henry David Thoreau There is such a thing as caste, even in the West; but it is comparatively faint; it is conservatism here. It says, forsake not your calling, outrage no institution, use no violence, rend no bonds; the State is thy parent. Its virtue or manhood is wholly filial. Henry David Thoreau india parent use The newspaper is a Bible which we read every morning and every afternoon, standing and sitting, riding and walking. It is a Biblewhich every man carries in his pocket, which lies on every table and counter, and which the mail, and thousands of missionaries, are continually dispersing. It is, in short, the only book which America has printed, and which America reads. So wide is its influence. Henry David Thoreau bible morning lying One cannot too soon forget his errors and misdemeanors. To dwell long upon them is to add to the offense. Henry David Thoreau errors mistake long To inherit property is not to be born - it is to be still-born, rather. Henry David Thoreau inheritance born educational I have been breaking silence these twenty-three years and have hardly made a rent in it. Henry David Thoreau twenties silence years No way of thinking or doing, however ancient, can be trusted without proof. What everybody echoes or in silence passes by as true to-day may turn out to be falsehood to-morrow. Henry David Thoreau echoes trust thinking Pity the man who has a character to support - it is worse than a large family - he is silent poor indeed. Henry David Thoreau family character men We falsely attribute to men a determined character - putting together all their yesterdays - and averaging them - we presume we know them. Pity the man who has character to support - it is worse than a large family - he is the silent poor indeed. Henry David Thoreau family character men What can be expressed in words can be expressed in life. Henry David Thoreau silence Visit the Navy-Yard, and behold a marine, such a man as an American government can make, or such as it can make a man with its black arts - a mere shadow and reminiscence of humanity, a man laid out alive and standing, and already, as one may say, buried under arms with funeral accompaniments. Henry David Thoreau marine army art Shall I not rejoice also at the abundance of the weeds whose seeds are the granary of the birds? Henry David Thoreau weed garden bird I was determined to know beans. Henry David Thoreau learning teaching education The way by which you may get money almost without exception leads downward. Henry David Thoreau money may way The knowledge of an unlearned man is living and luxuriant like a forest, but covered with mosses and lichens and for the most part inaccessible and going to waste; the knowledge of the man of science is like timber collected in yards for public works, which still supports a green sprout here and there, but even this is liable to dry rot. Henry David Thoreau support men knowledge Invariably our best nights were those when it rained. Henry David Thoreau best-night rain night A single gentle rain makes the grass many shades greener. Henry David Thoreau walden-pond shade rain If I devote myself to other pursuits and contemplations, I must first see, at least, that I do not pursue them sitting upon another man's shoulders. I must get off him first, that he may pursue his contemplations too. Henry David Thoreau wisdom men life If a man believes and expects great things of himself, it makes no odds where you put him, or what you show him . . he will be surrounded by grandeur. Henry David Thoreau men life believe Give me the poverty that enjoys true wealth. Henry David Thoreau wealth poverty giving Be sure that you give the poor the aid they most need. If you give money, spend yourself with it, and do not merely abandon it to them. Often the poor man is not cold and hungry as he is dirty and ragged and gross. It is partly his taste, and not merely his misfortune. Henry David Thoreau giving men dirty
