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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
"Night is certainly more novel and less profane than day "
Tags: Philosophy, Mystery, Solitude, Contemplation, Tranquility
"It is not worth the while to go round the world to count the cats in Zanzibar "
Tags: Philosophy, Perspective, Life lessons, Focus, Adventure
"Be true to your work, your word, and your friend "
Tags: Authenticity, Responsibility, Integrity, Trust, Commitment
"Could a greater miracle take place than to look through each other's eyes for an instant "
Tags: Perspective, Perception, Understanding, Empathy, Compassion
"My greatest skill in life has been to want but little "
Tags: Self-awareness, Inner peace, Life philosophy, Contentment, Gratitude
"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
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