Nothing makes the earth seem so spacious as to have friends at a distance; they make the latitudes and longitudes.

Quote by Henry David Thoreau

Topics: Goodbye Quotes

The bluebird carries the sky on his back.

The bluebird carries the sky on his back.

Justice is sweet and musical; but injustice is harsh and discordant.

Justice is sweet and musical; but injustice is harsh and discordant.

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.

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...

There is no just and serene criticism as yet.

There is no just and serene criticism as yet.

Nature and human life are as various as our several constitutions. Who shall say what...

Nature and human life are as various as our several constitutions. Who shall say what...

As if there were safety in stupidity alone

As if there were safety in stupidity alone

It is only when we forget all our learning that we begin to know.

It is only when we forget all our learning that we begin to know.

Silence is the universal refuge, the sequel to all dull discourses and all foolish acts,...

Silence is the universal refuge, the sequel to all dull discourses and all foolish acts,...

For an impenetrable shield, stand inside yourself

For an impenetrable shield, stand inside yourself

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

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

There is always a present and extant life, be it better or worse, which all...

There is always a present and extant life, be it better or worse, which all...

While civilization has been improving our houses, it has not equally improved the men who...

While civilization has been improving our houses, it has not equally improved the men who...

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...

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...

We should distrust any enterprise that requires new clothes.

We should distrust any enterprise that requires new clothes.

The fibers of all things have their tension and are strained like the strings of...

The fibers of all things have their tension and are strained like the strings of...

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...

Many men go fishing all of their lives without knowing that it is not fish...

Many men go fishing all of their lives without knowing that it is not fish...

I love to be alone. I never found the companion that was so companionable as...

I love to be alone. I never found the companion that was so companionable as...