Henry David Thoreau

The lawyer’s truth is not truth, but consistency or a consistent expediency.

Henry David Thoreau

The life in us is like the water in the river.

Henry David Thoreau

The life which men praise and regard as successful is but one kind. Why should we exaggerate any one kind at the expense of the others?

Henry David Thoreau

The light which puts out our eyes is darkness to us. Only that day dawns to which we are awake. There is more day to dawn. The sun is but a morning star.

Henry David Thoreau

The man who goes alone can start today; but he who travels with another must wait till that other is ready.

Henry David Thoreau

The man who is dissatisfied with himself, what can he not do?

Henry David Thoreau

The mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation.

Henry David Thoreau

The most I can do for my friend is simply be his friend.

Henry David Thoreau

The only people who ever get anyplace interesting are the people who get lost.

Henry David Thoreau

The perception of beauty is a moral test.

Henry David Thoreau