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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
"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"
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"None are so old as those who have outlived enthusiasm"
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"How vain it is to sit down to write when you have not stood up to live"
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"It is never too late to give up our prejudices"
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"There are a thousand hacking at the branches of evil to one who is striking at the root"
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"In wildness is the preservation of the world"
Tags: Nature, Environment, Sustainability, Conservation, Ecology
"It is not enough to be industrious; so are the ants. What are you industrious about"
Tags: Wisdom, Purpose, Focus, Self-reflection, Productivity
"The smallest seed of faith is better than the largest fruit of happiness"
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"If we will be quiet and ready enough, we shall find compensation in every disappointment"
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"That man is the richest whose pleasures are the cheapest"
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"Our houses are such unwieldy property that we are often imprisoned rather than housed by them"
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"Our life is frittered away by detail... simplify, simplify"
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"An early-morning walk is a blessing for the whole day"
Tags: Mindfulness, Nature, Self-care, Wellness, Health
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