Henry David Thoreau Quotes

American - Author | July 12, 1817 - May 6, 1862

How does it become a man to behave towards the American government today? I answer, that he cannot without disgrace be associated with it.

Henry David Thoreau

TodayManGovernmentAmericanBecome

There is no odor so bad as that which arises from goodness tainted.

Henry David Thoreau

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As for doing good; that is one of the professions which is full. Moreover I have tried it fairly and, strange as it may seem, am satisfied that it does not agree with my constitution.

Henry David Thoreau

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A man cannot be said to succeed in this life who does not satisfy one friend.

Henry David Thoreau

LifeFriendshipFriendManSucceed

It is best to avoid the beginnings of evil.

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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There is but one stage for the peasant and the actor.

Henry David Thoreau

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All men are children, and of one family. The same tale sends them all to bed, and wakes them in the morning.

Henry David Thoreau

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I have been as sincere a worshipper of Aurora as the Greeks.

Henry David Thoreau

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Ignorance and bungling with love are better than wisdom and skill without.

Henry David Thoreau

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Every people have gods to suit their circumstances.

Henry David Thoreau

PeopleCircumstancesSuitGodsEvery

Where there is an observatory and a telescope, we expect that any eyes will see new worlds at once.

Henry David Thoreau

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