About Henry David Thoreau
Henry David Thoreau (born David Henry 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...
More quotations from Henry David Thoreau
Every generation laughs at the old fashions, but follows religiously the new.
If you're willing to fail interestingly, you tend to succeed interestingly.
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When love is in excess it brings a man no honor nor worthiness.
All love that has not friendship for its base, is like a mansion built upon sand.
One's first love is always perfect until one meets one's second love.
There's a lot to be said for self-delusionment when it comes to matters of the heart.
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