Nature will bear the closest inspection. She invites us to lay our eye level with her smallest leaf, and take an insect view of its plain.

Quote by Henry David Thoreau

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I was more independent than any farmer in Concord, for I was not anchored to...

I was more independent than any farmer in Concord, for I was not anchored to...

Success usually comes to those who are too busy to be looking for it.

Success usually comes to those who are too busy to be looking for it.

What is the use of a house if you haven't got a tolerable planet to...

What is the use of a house if you haven't got a tolerable planet to...

The way by which you may get money almost without exception leads downward.

The way by which you may get money almost without exception leads downward.

I would give all the wealth of the world, and all the deeds of all...

I would give all the wealth of the world, and all the deeds of all...

I know of no more encouraging fact than the unquestionable ability of man to elevate...

I know of no more encouraging fact than the unquestionable ability of man to elevate...

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

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

Most are engaged in business the greater part of their lives, because the soul abhors...

Most are engaged in business the greater part of their lives, because the soul abhors...

Good poetry seems too simple and natural a thing that when we meet it we...

Good poetry seems too simple and natural a thing that when we meet it we...

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.

A truly good book teaches me better than to read it. I must soon lay...

A truly good book teaches me better than to read it. I must soon lay...

The savage in man is never quite eradicated.

The savage in man is never quite eradicated.

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.

There is one consolation in being sick; and that is the possibility that you may...

There is one consolation in being sick; and that is the possibility that you may...

We are always paid for our suspicion by finding what we suspect.

We are always paid for our suspicion by finding what we suspect.

The greatest compliment that was ever paid me was when one asked me what I...

The greatest compliment that was ever paid me was when one asked me what I...

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...

Do not trouble yourself much to get new things, whether clothes or friends... Sell your...

Do not trouble yourself much to get new things, whether clothes or friends... Sell your...

Maybe this is why so many serial killers work in pairs. It's nice not to...

Maybe this is why so many serial killers work in pairs. It's nice not to...

Remember that the most valuable antiques are dear old friends.

Remember that the most valuable antiques are dear old friends.