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...
He enjoys true leisure who has time to improve his soul's estate.
Everything should be made as simple as possible, but not one bit simpler.
Manifest plainness,
Embrace simplicity,
Reduce selfishness,
Have few desires.