There will be a wide margin for relaxation to his day. He is only earnest to secure the kernels of time, and does not exaggerate the value of the husk.

Henry David Thoreau

Henry David Thoreau

Profession: Author
Nationality: American

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Shall we always study to obtain more of these things, and not sometimes to be content with less?

Nothing so fair, so pure, and at the same time so large, as a lake, perchance, lies on the surface of the earth.

If a man constantly aspires is he not elevated?

The secret of achievement is to hold a picture of a successful outcome in the mind.

Above all, we cannot afford not to live in the present. He is blessed over all mortals who loses no moment of the passing life in remembering the past.

Most of the luxuries, and many of the so called comforts of life, are not only indispensable, but positive hinderances to the elevation of mankind. With respect to luxuries and comforts, the wisest have ever lived a more simple and meagre life than the poor.

God is alone,-but the devil, he is far from being alone; he sees a great deal of company; he is legion.

I was not born to be forced. I will breathe after my own fashion. Let us see who is the strongest.

It is what a man thinks of himself that really determines his fate.

In the meanest are all the materials of manhood, only they are not rightly disposed.

So long as a man is faithful to himself, everything is in his favor, government, society, the very sun, moon, and stars.

They say that characters were engraven on the bathtub of king Tching-thang to this effect: 'renew thyself completely each day; do it again, and again, and forever again.' I can understand that. Morning brings back the heroic ages.

This life is not for complaint, but for satisfaction.

What old people say you cannot do, you try and find that you can. Old deeds for old people, and new deeds for new.