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

In the long run, men hit only what they aim at. Therefore, they had better...

In the long run, men hit only what they aim at. Therefore, they had better...

In wilderness is the preservation of the world.

In wilderness is the preservation of the world.

I never found a companion that was so companionable as solitude.

I never found a companion that was so companionable as solitude.

It is something to be able to paint a particular picture, or to carve a...

It is something to be able to paint a particular picture, or to carve a...

None are so old as those who have outlived enthusiasm.

None are so old as those who have outlived enthusiasm.

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 to be distinguished by the grandeur of their topics even more than by...

Books are to be distinguished by the grandeur of their topics even more than by...

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...

Wealth is the ability to fully experience life.

Wealth is the ability to fully experience life.

Any fool can make a rule, and any fool will mind it.

Any fool can make a rule, and any fool will mind it.

Good for the body is the work of the body, good for the soul is...

Good for the body is the work of the body, good for the soul is...

Faith keeps many doubts in her pay. If I could not doubt, I should not...

Faith keeps many doubts in her pay. If I could not doubt, I should not...

The light which puts out our eyes is darkness to us. Only that day dawns...

The light which puts out our eyes is darkness to us. Only that day dawns...

In the streets and in society I am almost invariably cheap and dissipated, my life...

In the streets and in society I am almost invariably cheap and dissipated, my life...

If a man constantly aspires is he not elevated?

If a man constantly aspires is he not elevated?

The squirrel that you kill in jest, dies in earnest.

The squirrel that you kill in jest, dies in earnest.

It is never too late to give up your prejudices

It is never too late to give up your prejudices

Say what you have to say, not what you ought. Any truth is better than...

Say what you have to say, not what you ought. Any truth is better than...

In wine there is truth

In wine there is truth

Ignorance is preferable to error, and he is less remote from the truth who believes...

Ignorance is preferable to error, and he is less remote from the truth who believes...