I put a piece of paper under my pillow, and when I could not sleep I wrote in the dark.

Quote by Henry David Thoreau

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As in geology, so in social institutions, we may discover the causes of all past...

As in geology, so in social institutions, we may discover the causes of all past...

Most of the luxuries and many of the so-called comforts of life are not only...

Most of the luxuries and many of the so-called comforts of life are not only...

It is remarkable how closely the history of the apple tree is connected with that...

It is remarkable how closely the history of the apple tree is connected with that...

I lose my respect for the man who can make the mystery of sex the...

I lose my respect for the man who can make the mystery of sex the...

Speech is for the convenience of those who are hard of hearing; but there are...

Speech is for the convenience of those who are hard of hearing; but there are...

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

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

Men are born to succeed, not fail.

Men are born to succeed, not fail.

After the first blush of sin comes its indifference.

After the first blush of sin comes its indifference.

It is not desirable to cultivate a respect for law, so much as a respect...

It is not desirable to cultivate a respect for law, so much as a respect...

The true harvest of my life is intangible - a little star dust caught, a...

The true harvest of my life is intangible - a little star dust caught, a...

Make the most of your regrets; never smother your sorrow, but tend and cherish it...

Make the most of your regrets; never smother your sorrow, but tend and cherish it...

For an impenetrable shield, stand inside yourself

For an impenetrable shield, stand inside yourself

Pursue some path, however narrow and crooked, in which you can walk with love and...

Pursue some path, however narrow and crooked, in which you can walk with love and...

There never was and is not likely soon to be a nation of philosophers, nor...

There never was and is not likely soon to be a nation of philosophers, nor...

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

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

Dreams are the touchstones of our characters.

Dreams are the touchstones of our characters.

Money is not required to buy one necessity of the soul.

Money is not required to buy one necessity of the soul.

I have lived some thirty years on this planet, and I have yet to hear...

I have lived some thirty years on this planet, and I have yet to hear...

I wouldn't give myself any advice, because advice is kinda bullshit. Take a deep breath...

I wouldn't give myself any advice, because advice is kinda bullshit. Take a deep breath...

Listen to advice and accept correction, then in the end you will be wise.

Listen to advice and accept correction, then in the end you will be wise.