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Henry David Thoreau Quotes

Biography: Henry David Thoreau is best known for his work "Walden" and his advoca... more Biography: Henry David Thoreau is best known for his work "Walden" and his advocacy of civil disobedience. An American naturalist, essayist, and philosopher born in 1817, Thoreau emphasized simple living and a deep connection to nature. His writings influenced environmental movements and leaders like Gandhi and Martin Luther King Jr. less
"If you have built castles in the air, your work need not be lost; that is where they should be "
Tags: Motivation, Inspiration, Perseverance, Hope, Optimism
"I find it wholesome to be alone the greater part of the time "
Tags: Mindfulness, Self-discovery, Reflection, Introspection, Peace
"Never look back unless you are planning to go that way"
Tags: Motivation, Inspiration, Positivity, Reflection, Future
"If one advances confidently in the direction of his dreams, and endeavors to live the life which he has imagined, he will meet with a success unexpected in common hours "
Tags: Motivation, Inspiration, Personal growth, Self-improvement, Success
"I know of no more encouraging fact than the unquestionable ability of man to elevate his life by conscious endeavor "
Tags: Motivation, Personal growth, Self-improvement, Determination, Mindfulness
"Do not be too moral. You may cheat yourself out of much life so "
Tags: Philosophy, Life, Self-discovery, Authenticity, Freedom
"Aim above morality. Be not simply good; be good for something "
Tags: Inspiration, Self-improvement, Ethics, Purpose, Integrity
"Could a greater miracle take place than for us to look through each other's eyes for an instant "
Tags: Perspective, Understanding, Empathy, Compassion, Insight
"The question is not what you look at, but what you see "
Tags: Philosophy, Mindset, Perspective, Perception, Awareness
"Heaven is under our feet as well as over our heads "
Tags: Philosophy, Mindfulness, Perspective, Spirituality, Reflection
"Be yourself - not your idea of what you think somebody else's idea of yourself should be "
Tags: Personal growth, Self-awareness, Confidence, Individuality, Authenticity
"Goodness is the only investment that never fails"
Tags: Wisdom, Success, Integrity, Values, Virtue
"The language of friendship is not words but meanings"
Tags: Relationships, Understanding, Empathy, Communication, Connection
"None are so old as those who have outlived enthusiasm"
Tags: Motivation, Inspiration, Life, Passion, Youth
"How vain it is to sit down to write when you have not stood up to live"
Tags: Inspiration, Philosophy, Wisdom, Life, Creativity
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