Henry David Thoreau · Walden, and On The Duty Of Civil Disobedience
The greater part of what my neighbors call good I believe in my soul to be bad, and if I repent of anything, it is very likely to be my good behavior. What demon possessed me that I behaved so well?Henry David Thoreau · Walden, and On The Duty Of Civil Disobedience
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What should we think of the shepherd’s life if his flocks always wandered to higher pastures than his thoughts?Henry David Thoreau · Walden
Read the saying and check its sourcesHe who gives himself entirely to his fellow-men appears to them useless and selfish; but he who gives himself partially to them is pronounced a benefactor and philanthropist.Henry David Thoreau · Walden
Read the saying and check its sourcesOlympus is but the outside of the earth everywhere.Henry David Thoreau · Walden, and On The Duty Of Civil Disobedience
Read the saying and check its sourcesIn the long run men hit only what they aim at. Therefore, though they should fail immediately, they had better aim at something high.Henry David Thoreau · Walden, and On The Duty Of Civil Disobedience
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