Unknown. Three Young Rats

Famous quotes containing the words unknown, young and/or rats:

    The process of discovery is very simple. An unwearied and systematic application of known laws to nature causes the unknown to reveal themselves.
    Henry David Thoreau (1817–1862)

    I see advertisements for active young men, as if activity were the whole of a young man’s capital. Yet I have been surprised when one has with confidence proposed to me, a grown man, to embark in some enterprise of his, as if I had absolutely nothing to do, my life having been a complete failure hitherto. What a doubtful compliment this to pay me!
    Henry David Thoreau (1817–1862)

    Three young rats with black felt hats,
    Three young ducks with white straw flats,
    —Unknown. Three Young Rats (l. 1–2)