Thoreau

Famous quotes containing the word thoreau:

“Who knows what sort of life would result if we attained to purity? If I knew so wise a man as could teach me purity I would go to seek him forthwith.”
—Henry David Thoreau (1817–1862)

“I have not earned what I have already enjoyed.”
—Henry David Thoreau (1817–1862)

“Pity the man who has a character to support—it is worse than a large family—he is silent poor indeed.”
—Henry David Thoreau (1817–1862)