Tag: Henry David Thoreau
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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.
Henry David Thoreau
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I have a great deal of company in the house, especially in the morning when nobody calls.
Henry David Thoreau
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There never was and is not likely soon to be a nation of philosophers, nor am I certain it is desirable that there should be.
Henry David Thoreau
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Be not simply good – be good for something.
Henry David Thoreau
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I am sorry to think that you do not get a man’s most effective criticism until you provoke him. Severe truth is expressed with some bitterness.
Henry David Thoreau
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Nay, be a Columbus to whole new continents and worlds within you, opening new channels, not of trade, but of thought.
Henry David Thoreau
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There is no odor so bad as that which arises from goodness tainted.
Henry David Thoreau
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None are so old as those who have outlived enthusiasm.
Henry David Thoreau
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The only obligation which I have a right to assume is to do at any time what I think right.
Henry David Thoreau
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It is too late to be studying Hebrew; it is more important to understand even the slang of today.
Henry David Thoreau