The true finish is the work of time, and the use to which a thing is put. The elements are still polishing the pyramids. Henry David Thoreau More Quotes by Henry David Thoreau More Quotes From Henry David Thoreau I believe that there is a subtle magnetism in Nature, which, if we unconsciously yield to it, will direct us aright. Henry David Thoreau yieldnaturebelieve All men are children, and of one family. Henry David Thoreau menchildren The wilderness is near as well as dear to every man. Even the oldest villages are indebted to the border of wild wood which surrounds them, more than to the gardens of men. There is something indescribably inspiriting and beautiful in the aspect of the forest skirting and occasionally jutting into the midst of new towns, which, like the sand-heaps of fresh fox-burrows, have sprung up in their midst. The very uprightness of the pines and maples asserts the ancient rectitude and vigor of nature. Our lives need the relief of such a background, where the pine flourishes and the jay still screams. Henry David Thoreau naturebeautifulmen Nature refuses to sympathize with our sorrow. She seems not to have provided for, but by a thousand contrivances against it. Henry David Thoreau environmentsorrownature In my walks I would fain return to my senses. Henry David Thoreau returnwalkswalking Whenever I have read any part of the Vedas, I have felt that some unearthly and unknown light illuminated me. In the great teaching of the Vedas, there is no touch of sectarianism. It is of all ages, climbs, and nationalities and is the royal road for the attainment of the Great Knowledge. When I read it, I feel that I am under the spangled heavens of a summer night. Henry David Thoreau teachingsummernight I am not afraid of praise, for I have practiced it on myself. Henry David Thoreau not-afraidpraise Men talk about Bible miracles because there is no miracle in their lives. Cease to gnaw that crust. There is ripe fruit over your head. Henry David Thoreau miracleover-youmen To him whose elastic and vigorous thought keeps pace with the sun, the day is a perpetual morning. Henry David Thoreau good-morningsunthinking It is a great art to saunter ! Henry David Thoreau hikingjourneyart My profession is to always find God in nature. Henry David Thoreau nature-beautyprofessionnature Go not to the object; let the object come to you. Henry David Thoreau revelationsobjects Our houses are such unwieldy property that we are often imprisoned rather than housed by them. Henry David Thoreau property-ownershipliteraturehouse Renew thyself completely each day. Henry David Thoreau thyselfeach-day Surely the apple is the noblest of fruits. Henry David Thoreau fruitapples To make a deep mental path, we must think over and over the kind of thoughts we wish to dominate our lives. Henry David Thoreau hikingmindthinking Heaven is under our feet as well as over our heads. Henry David Thoreau feetattitudepositive 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. Henry David Thoreau simplepositivelife The biggest happiness is when at the end of the year you feel better than at the beginning Henry David Thoreau feel-betterendsyears Every generation laughs at the old fashions, but follows religiously the new. Henry David Thoreau teenagefashionlaughing
