About Henry David Thoreau
Henry David Thoreau (July 12, 1817 – May 6, 1862) was an American naturalist, essayist, poet, and philosopher. A leading transcendentalist, he is best known for his book Walden, a reflection upon simple living in natural surroundings, and his essay "Civil Disobedience" (originally published as "Resistance to Civil Government"), an...
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What is called genius is the abundance of life and health.
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To affect the quality of the day, that is the highest of arts.
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The best reason for having dreams is that in dreams no reasons are necessary.
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The great function of poetry is to give back to us the situations of our dreams.