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Henry David Thoreau

Henry David Thoreau | power

There are old heads in the world who cannot help me by their example or advice to live worthily and satisfactorily to myself but I believe that it is in my power to elevate myself this very hour above the common level of my life.

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Henry David Thoreau positive

Henry David Thoreau | positive

Most of the luxuries and many of the so-called comforts of life are not only not indispensable, but positive hindrances to the elevation of mankind.

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Henry David Thoreau poetry

Henry David Thoreau | poetry

I think that there is nothing, not even crime, more opposed to poetry, to philosophy, ay, to life itself than this incessant business.

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Henry David Thoreau Nature

Henry David Thoreau | nature

There is more of good nature than of good sense at the bottom of most marriages.

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Henry David Thoreau Nature

Henry David Thoreau | nature

There are moments when all anxiety and stated toil are becalmed in the infinite leisure and repose of nature.

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Henry David Thoreau Nature

Henry David Thoreau | nature

It appears to be a law that you cannot have a deep sympathy with both man and nature.

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Henry David Thoreau Nature

Henry David Thoreau | nature

Nature puts no question and answers none which we mortals ask. She has long ago taken her resolution.

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Henry David Thoreau Nature

Henry David Thoreau | nature

The Artist is he who detects and applies the law from observation of the works of Genius, whether of man or Nature. The Artisan is he who merely applies the rules which others have detected.

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Henry David Thoreau Nature

Henry David Thoreau | nature

What is human warfare but just this an effort to make the laws of God and nature take sides with one party.

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Henry David Thoreau Nature

Henry David Thoreau | nature

Nature and human life are as various as our several constitutions. Who shall say what prospect life offers to another?

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