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