It is the greatest of all advantages to enjoy no advantage at all.

Quote by Henry David Thoreau

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The universe is wider than our views of it.

The universe is wider than our views of it.

If a man does not keep pace with his companions, perhaps it is because he...

If a man does not keep pace with his companions, perhaps it is because he...

The Artist is he who detects and applies the law from observation of the works...

The Artist is he who detects and applies the law from observation of the works...

Politics is the gizzard of society, full of gut and gravel.

Politics is the gizzard of society, full of gut and gravel.

Live each season as it passes; breathe the air, drink the drink, taste the fruit,...

Live each season as it passes; breathe the air, drink the drink, taste the fruit,...

You must live in the present, launch yourself on every wave, find your eternity in...

You must live in the present, launch yourself on every wave, find your eternity in...

Only that day dawns to which we are awake.

Only that day dawns to which we are awake.

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...

Under a government which imprisons any unjustly, the true place for a just man is...

Under a government which imprisons any unjustly, the true place for a just man is...

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...

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...

Men are born to succeed, not to fail.

Men are born to succeed, not to fail.

It takes two to speak the truth: one to speak, and another to hear.

It takes two to speak the truth: one to speak, and another to hear.

Love is an attempt to change a piece of a dream-world into reality

Love is an attempt to change a piece of a dream-world into reality

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

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

This world is but canvas to our imaginations

This world is but canvas to our imaginations

Time is but the stream I go a-fishing in.

Time is but the stream I go a-fishing in.

A man cannot be said to succeed in this life who does not satisfy one...

A man cannot be said to succeed in this life who does not satisfy one...

Friendships are maintained and kept healthy by being loyal. Being there when your friend needs...

Friendships are maintained and kept healthy by being loyal. Being there when your friend needs...

Even where friendship is concerned, it takes me a long time to trust people.

Even where friendship is concerned, it takes me a long time to trust people.

Only this way the human life will escape its own burden, its own image, its...

Only this way the human life will escape its own burden, its own image, its...