I would give all the wealth of the world, and all the deeds of all the heroes, for one true vision.

Quote by Henry David Thoreau

Topics: Heroism Quotes

To read well, that is, to read true books in a true spirit, is a...

To read well, that is, to read true books in a true spirit, is a...

All this worldly wisdom was once the unamiable heresy of some wise man.

All this worldly wisdom was once the unamiable heresy of some wise man.

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

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

Every child begins the world again.

Every child begins the world again.

To know that we know what we know, and that we do not know what...

To know that we know what we know, and that we do not know what...

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...

Do not worry if you have built your castles in the air. They are where...

Do not worry if you have built your castles in the air. They are where...

As for doing good; that is one of the professions which is full. Moreover I...

As for doing good; that is one of the professions which is full. Moreover I...

I have learned, that if one advances confidently in the direction of his dreams, and...

I have learned, that if one advances confidently in the direction of his dreams, and...

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...

We know but a few men, a great many coats and breeches.

We know but a few men, a great many coats and breeches.

Only that day dawns to which we are awake.

Only that day dawns to which we are awake.

In the meanest are all the materials of manhood, only they are not rightly disposed.

In the meanest are all the materials of manhood, only they are not rightly disposed.

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...

Every creature is better alive than dead, men and moose and pine trees, and he...

Every creature is better alive than dead, men and moose and pine trees, and he...

It is better to have your head in the clouds, and know where you are......

It is better to have your head in the clouds, and know where you are......

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...

I think that we may safely trust a good deal more than we do. We...

I think that we may safely trust a good deal more than we do. We...

To be interested in the changing seasons is a happier state of mind than to...

To be interested in the changing seasons is a happier state of mind than to...

Those who don't pick roses in summer won't pick them in winter either

Those who don't pick roses in summer won't pick them in winter either