Henry David Thoreau Quotes

The only obligation which I have a right to assume is to do at any time what I think right.

Henry David Thoreau

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: author
  • Nationality: american
  • Birth: July 12, 1817 - May 6, 1862

Topics

TimeThinkRightObligationAssume

In my opinion, any navy less than that which would give us the habitual command of our own coast and seas would be little short of useless.

John C. Calhoun

OpinionShortNavyUselessOwnUs

The film is not a success until it makes money. It's only good when there's a dollar figure attached to the box office.

John Cusack

SuccessGoodMoneyOfficeBoxFilm

People are what you make them. A scornful look turns into a complete fool a man of average intelligence. A contemptuous indifference turns into an enemy a woman who, well treated, might have been an angel.

Andre Maurois

WomanIntelligenceFoolManPeople

When you say a friend has a sense of humor do you mean that he makes you laugh, or that he can make you laugh?

Max Frisch

FriendHumorLaughYouSayMean

There aren't many things that are universally cool, and it's cool not to litter. I'd never do it.

Matthew McConaughey

CoolNeverLitterThingsMany

Charity only works when smart, innovative, compassionate people in the field are supported from home. The World of Children Award raises money and visibility for change makers, people doing the real work. We are a conduit for funding and resources only; all of our operating costs are covered by our generous board of governors.

Stephanie March

WorkChangeHomeChildrenMoney

There's a harsh reality to situations where demand outstrips supply.

Travis Kalanick

RealityWhereDemandSupplyHarsh

In the old days, when a star left a still-thriving hit show, they'd celebrate by killing him or her off. But 'The Office' dispatched Michael Scott in a crueler and more final way: they made him normal. Since we're talking about Michael Scott, 'normal' might be stretching it, obviously.

Rob Sheffield

CelebrateTalkingWayMoreOffice

Before Bitcoin, I was just waiting around for the Singularity.

Roger Ver

WaitingJustBitcoinSingularity

Celebrities say they date other celebrities because they have the same job. But I think they just like dating famous people. Celebrities attract each other, like cattle.

Jason Lee

JobDatingPeopleThinkFamousSay

When I am walking in Central Park, I recognize the Italians. Because an Italian, even when he jogs, he's dressed perfect.

Diego Della Valle

I AmWalkingPerfectDressedPark

That's so different in Hong Kong when I'm using my own mother language, I can treat the line in one thousand different ways, with many different reactions.

Chow Yun-Fat

MotherTreatLanguageI CanMy Own

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