Good for the body is the work of the body, and good for the soul is the work of the soul, and good for either is the work of the other.

Quote by Henry David Thoreau

Topics: Life Quotes, Wise Quotes

I only desire sincere relations with the worthiest of my acquaintance, that they may give...

I only desire sincere relations with the worthiest of my acquaintance, that they may give...

We are constantly invited to be who we are.

We are constantly invited to be who we are.

The only way to speak the truth is to speak lovingly.

The only way to speak the truth is to speak lovingly.

Be true to your work, your word, and your friend.

Be true to your work, your word, and your friend.

Do what you love. Know your own bone; gnaw at it, bury it, unearth it,...

Do what you love. Know your own bone; gnaw at it, bury it, unearth it,...

There is no rule more invariable than that we are paid for our suspicions by...

There is no rule more invariable than that we are paid for our suspicions by...

This world is but canvas to our imaginations

This world is but canvas to our imaginations

Old deeds for old people, and new deeds for new.

Old deeds for old people, and new deeds for new.

Never look back unless you are planning to go that way.

Never look back unless you are planning to go that way.

As you simplify your life, the laws of the universe will be simpler; solitude will...

As you simplify your life, the laws of the universe will be simpler; solitude will...

Books are the treasured wealth of the world and the fit inheritance of generations and...

Books are the treasured wealth of the world and the fit inheritance of generations and...

To him whose elastic and vigorous thought keeps pace with the sun, the day is...

To him whose elastic and vigorous thought keeps pace with the sun, the day is...

Beware of all enterprises that require a new set of clothes.

Beware of all enterprises that require a new set of clothes.

We hate the kindness which we understand.

We hate the kindness which we understand.

Front yards are not made to walk in, but, at most, through, and you could...

Front yards are not made to walk in, but, at most, through, and you could...

I have learned this at least by my experiment: that if one advances confidently in...

I have learned this at least by my experiment: that if one advances confidently in...

Read the best books first, or you may not have a chance to read them...

Read the best books first, or you may not have a chance to read them...

It is never too late to give up our prejudices.

It is never too late to give up our prejudices.

An early-morning walk is a blessing for the whole day.

An early-morning walk is a blessing for the whole day.

Night is certainly more novel and less profane than day.

Night is certainly more novel and less profane than day.